MHG17526 - Dam, Garrywhin
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Type and Period (1)
- DAM (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
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- None recorded
Full Description
Substantial stone built dam cutting across lower areas between Garrywhin Hill and another to its S, creating a lake on the W side that laps the lower slopes of the hillfort. Substantial tiered stone terraces (see photos). With stone structure on pond side on W that has partially collapsed into pond. Central area has outlet to the E that is now partly blocked with tumble. - HAW 24/05/2005
ND34SW 59 3126 4119
Dam probably for Whaligoe mill (ND34SW 119).
Visited by RCAHMS (GJD) 22 July 1987.
Site was also formerly ND34SW 115.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3125 4119 (40m by 40m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND34SW |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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