Monument record MHG1770 - Site of Broch, Sibster
Summary
Site of iron age broch. A sculptured stone was discovered during its removal.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1498 6011 (70m by 70m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND16SW |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | HALKIRK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
No change to the previous field report. Visited by OS (N K B) 6 October 1981.
Broch (NR) (site of) OS 6" map, (1970)
The only indication of former existence of a broch at published site, now under pasture, is a scatter of small stones on ground surface and a slight rise in the level of the ground.
Visited by OS (N K B) 12 November 1965.
Brough (NR) (Site of) OS 6" map, Caithness, 2nd ed., (1907)
During removal of this broch 1841, a sculptured stone was found. The stone was removed by a gentleman residing at Thurso Castle.
Name Book 1872.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG3372 Text/Publication/Volume: Name Book (County). Object Name Books of the Ordnance Survey. Book No. 4, 54.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
