Monument record MHG1784 - Site of Possible Broch, Hilliclay
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1678 6359 (70m by 70m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND16SE |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | THURSO |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
No change. Visited by OS (J M) 29 October 1981.
Bronze Buckles found AD 1830 (NAT) OS 25" map, (1968)
No trace of any feature could be found at this site and no further information could be obtained locally.
Visited by OS (R D) 11 November 1965.
Pict's House (NR) (Site of) Bronze Ornaments found here (NAT) OS 6" map, Caithness, 1st ed., (1872)
While removing this ruin about 1830 there were found in interior, a great quantity of ashes and burned stones, also a number of bronze buckles - five or six whole, and a few broken. The buckles were "in the shape similar to the shoe buckles worn by the Highlanders when dressed in Highland garb". They are now lost.
Name Book 1872. <1>
This site was marked out with a 10 metre exclusion zone in advance of water main renewal, which necessitated re-routing of the planned trench. A watching brief was maintained during ground breaking works in the area which confirmed that any sub surface remains had been successfully avoided. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG3339 Text/Publication/Volume: Name Book (County). Object Name Books of the Ordnance Survey. Book No. 1, 6.
- <2> SHG24074 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Humphreys, P, McCullagh, C and Wood, J. 01/2009. Hilliclay Stemster Water Main Replacement. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. 09/02/2009. Digital.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Feb 10 2009 1:19PM
