Monument record MHG2037 - Broch, Hempriggs House Lodge
Summary
No summary available.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3513 4717 (76m by 77m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND34NE |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Broch (NR) (rems of) OS 6" map, (1970)
Broch, Hempriggs: A grassy mound some 10ft high which has been partially removed on E side covers the remains of this broch, no details of which are obtainable other than that its diameter has been about 56ft over all.
RCAHMS 1911.
A much mutilated mound of earth and stone about 2.1m high and 18m diameter. The mound has been dug into on S side revealing much loose stone, but no traces of any walling. On SE perimeter another excavation has revealed what is possibly the footings of the outer wall of a broch, but further excavation is required to substantiate this. Although the area is much mutilated and disturbed, this is probably remains of a broch, surrounded by a berm some 12m wide.
Revised at 1:2500. Visited by OS (W D J) 21 April 1963.
The broch is as described. It follows typical Caithness broch pattern of 'mound on mound'. The lower mound, presumably covering secondary structures, is from S about 1.5m high and 42m across; mound representing the broch is an additional 1.5m high.
Visited by OS (J B) 2 September 1982.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- 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. . 146, No. 504.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
