Site Event/Activity record EHG1345 - Archaeological survey - Salt Pans, Brora Back Beach, Clyne, Sutherland

Location

Location Clyne, Sutherland
Grid reference Centred NC 9044 0327 (47m by 31m)
Map sheet NC90SW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish CLYNE

Technique(s)

Organisation

Clyne Heritage Society

Date

June 2004

Map

Description

An archaeological survey was carried out by Clyne Heritage Society and Shorewatch in June 2004 in order to assess the archaeological remains at the old salt pans on Brora Back Beach, Clyne, Sutherland. The remains of a substantial stone wall measuring over 30m in length was uncovered although most of the upstanding structure had collapsed. A well-constructed doorway made from finely dressed bevelled sandstone blocks was still evident with door jambs. Additional funding was applied for at this stage to allow for further exploratory work at the salt pans site. <1> Note: NGR supplied in the report for the location of the wall is completely wrong.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report: Aitken, J. 2005. Salt Pans, Brora Back Beach, Clyne, Sutherland: A Report of the History of the Salt Pans and Summarised Survey Report - June 2004. Clyne Heritage Society. Yes. Digital.

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Record last edited

Oct 21 2014 2:53PM

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