Monument record MHG1752 - Possible Broch, The Tullochs

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Grid reference Centred ND 2529 3596 (70m by 70m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND23NE
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish LATHERON
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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'The Tullochs', a mound and structures, one of which may be a broch.
The mound, 14 by 20m, is generally amorphous, with very large stones visible, may be the remains of a broch. Traces of masonry on the upper surface could indicate a later structure.
To the N and W are two rectangular structures, 14 by 7m and 30 by 9m, represented by grass-covered ridges; and an enclosure 48 by 48m with a grass-covered wall.
C E Batey 1982.

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  • --- Text/Report: Batey, C E. 1982. Caithness coastal survey 1982: interim reports 1980-2. . No. 239; illust.

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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