Monument record MHG1703 - Boat naust, Ness of Duncansby

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Grid reference Centred ND 3891 7359 (20m by 20m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND37SE
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish CANISBAY
Geographical Area CAITHNESS
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Site visit 1/7/2003 with Paul Humphreys who monitors this site. Exposed building almost certainly post med. With another phase of wall above this. Further along remains of a boat appear to be eroding out of bank. Exposed in area of shell midden deposits - HAW 7/2003

ND37SE 22 3891 7359.
A modern naust, 6 by 2m and 0.9 to 1.0m high, comprising five stone courses. In good condition and slightly narrower at the entrance.
C E Batey 1982.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Text/Report: Batey, C E. 1982. Caithness coastal survey 1982: interim reports 1980-2. . No. 42.

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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