Monument record MHG19814 - Druim Dubh
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 2059 5220 (100m by 100m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND25SW |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | WATTEN |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Map
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ND25SW 60 206 522
Longhouse (ND 2066 5225). Dimensions: 22.5 x 5m. Rectangular tripartite structure. Orientation E-W.
Longhouse (ND 2064 5223), 'Druim Dubh'. Dimensions: 36 x 5m. Rectangular structure divided into five compartments. The E two units contain opposing fireplaces, the central unit possesses byre slots. Two lean-tos have been built against the N long wall. It is associated with a complex of enclosures, measuring 26 x 15m. Orientation E-W.
R J Mercer, NMRS MS/828/19, 1995
Three roofed buildings are depicted on the first edition of the OS 6-inch map (Caithness 1877, sheet xxiii). One unroofed building is shown on the current edition of the OS 1:10,000 map (1994).
Information from RCAHMS (FO) 20 March 1996
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
