MHG939 - Possible medieval military camp - Ach Hacon, Knockglass, Caithness
Summary
A possible medieval military camp at Ach Hacon, Knockglass, Caithness.
Type and Period (1)
- MILITARY CAMP (Norse - 1101 AD? to 1201 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A possible early medieval military camp at Ach Hacon, Knockglass, Caithness.
Ach Hacon (NAT) OS 6"map, Caithness, 2nd ed., (1907)
Ach Hacon is traditionally site of an encampment of a 12th century Earl Hacon.
Name Book 1872; T Torfaeus 1866.
No further information Visited by OS (N K B) 18 September 1981.
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 0569 6432 (80m by 80m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND06SE |
| Civil Parish | HALKIRK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/7914 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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