Monument record MHG19802 - Crofts of Hillpark

ND15NE 63 176 561

Longhouse farm (ND 1760 5617), comprising;
A: Longhouse. Dimensions: 18 x 4m. Bipartite rectangular structure, the N unit containing opposing fireplaces, the S unit a later addition. Orientation N-S.
B: Longhouse. Dimensions: 13 x 4m. Tripartite rectangular structure with an annexe attached to the W end 2 x 2m. Orientation E-W.
C: Yard. Dimensions: 12 x 12m. Terraced along the N edge by 4-5 stone courses.
D: Enclosure/structure. Dimensions: 23 x 6m. Raised rectangular are. Orientation E-W.
R J Mercer, NMRS MS/828/19, 1995

At least two roofed buildings and one unroofed structure are depicted on the first edition of the OS 6-inch map (Caithness 1877, sheet xviii). Two unroofed structures and an enclosur are shown on the current edition of the OS 1:10,560 map (1971).
Information from RCAHMS (FO) 18 March 1996