Monument record MHG1844 - Broch and Field System, The Tulloch (Usshilly)
Summary
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 2075 3552 (70m by 70m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND23NW |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | LATHERON |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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Full Description
Re-scheduled 2/2003 - see secondary file for details - HAW 4/2003
ND23NW 6 2075 3552.
Usshilly Tulloch (NAT) Broch (NR) OS 6" map, (1960)
The remains of a broch on a low, outcropping rock. Many large stones lie exposed over the surface, but the face of the wall is not well-defined, although the diameter appears to be about 64ft. The ruin is about 6 to 8ft high and has been dug into on the E at some remote period. There are surface indications of outbuildings on all sides except the N.
RCAHMS 1911.
A broch, as described by the RCAHMS. It is now known locally as 'The Tulloch'.
Resurveyed at 1:2500. Visited by OS (N K B) 12 May 1967.
The Tulloch (NAT) Broch (NR) OS 1:10,000 map, (1976)
No change to the RCAHMS report, except surface indication of outbuildings is sparse. Visited by OS (J M) 22 March 1983.
The site was visited and photographed by C Jones in April 2011. A 360 degree panorama was taken at this time. <1>
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SHG2664 Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1911. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments and Constructions of Scotland. Third report and inventory of monuments and constructions in the county of Caithness. . 60, No. 221.
- --- SHG3578 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph: B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG3579 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph: B/W Negative. .
- <1> SHG26489 Text/Report/Environmental Statement: Headland Archaeology. 2012. Beatrice offshore Wind farm: Environmental Statement. Arcus Renewable Energy Consulting Ltd. Digital.
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Record last edited
Jul 10 2014 2:49PM
