Monument record MHG1379 - Site of Possible Cairn or Broch, Cairn of Hattel
Summary
Site of feature that may have been a cairn or a broch. There is no longer any trace of the feature.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1902 6895 (14m by 14m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND16NE |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | OLRIG |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
There is no trace of the Cairn of Hattel.
Visited by OS (J B) 16 November 1981.
Cairn of Hattel (NR) (site of) OS 6" map, (1970)
Cairn of Hattel: This was formerly a Pict's House, but it has been entirely removed; there is no account of anything particular having been found in it. (Other remains in the vicinity, noted in the ONB as "Pict's Houses", have since been recognised as cairns - c/f ND16NE 1, 9, 10 or brochs - c/f "Cairn of Simbister", ND16NE 3, or ND16NE 2.)
Name Book 1873.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG3394 Text/Publication/Volume: Name Book (County). Object Name Books of the Ordnance Survey. Book No. 7, 27.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
