Site Event/Activity record EHG2642 - Walkover survey and watching brief at Hill of Man, Wick

Location

Location Hill of Man, south of Wellington Avenue, Wick
Grid reference Centred ND 37229 49866 (336m by 328m)
Map sheet ND34NE
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

Technique(s)

Organisation

Highland Archaeology Services Ltd

Date

Two visits

Map

Description

Work to identify and remove possible unexploded ordnance was observed in preparation for an evaluation of a site for housing at Southead (Hill of Man) Wick. The site is considered to have archaeological potential, although during this work no archaeological finds or features were observed apart from Second World War gun bases and possible signs of rig cultivation. <1>-<3>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wombell, J, Malone, E and Wood, J. 02/03/2008. Archaeological Report: Hill of Man, Wick. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. . Digital.
  • <2> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1930. Historic map extracts depicting the area around Hill of Man, Wick. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. Digital.
  • <3> Image/Map: Hydrographic Office. 1857. Port and Vicinity of Wick (extract). Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. Digital.

Related Monuments/Buildings (3)

  • AA Battery, Hill of Man (Monument)
  • Motorcycle track at Hill of Man, Wick (Monument)
  • Rig and furrow at Hill of Man, Wick (Monument)

Record last edited

Oct 28 2014 2:38PM

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