Monument record MHG1936 - The Haven, Sarclet Harbour
Summary
Location
Grid reference | Centred ND 3506 4327 (92m by 80m) |
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Map sheet | ND34SE |
Old County | CAITHNESS |
Civil Parish | WICK |
Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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Full Description
Barely deserves the name; a natural haven with a gently sloping shingle beach between steep cliffs and the ruins of two small storehouses. In the early 19th century an important fishing port <1>.
Attractive harbour set into a sunken inlet known as 'The Haven'. A curved track leads down the steep cliffs to the remains of a roofless stone two-storey storehouse and a sunken stone building (presumably an ice house) at the rear of the inlet. The much reduced remains of several other structures can also be made out within the harbour. The shingle beach has a well cleared landing place <2>.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 19 2008 11:25AM