Monument record MHG2276 - Broch, Gunn's Hillock, East Clyth
Summary
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3028 3903 (70m by 70m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND33NW |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Map
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Full Description
Broch (NR) (site of) OS 6" map, (1971)
The remains of a broch known as "Gunn's Hillock" or "The Burnt Ha!", now represented by a mound. Since it has to some extent been broken into and cottages have been erected on top of it, there are no measureable details. A vessel of rough sandstone 9.5ins long by 6.25 ins broad by 4.75 ins deep, with an oval cavity 5 5/8 ins long by 4.25 ins broad and 3 3/8 ins deep, flat at the bottom, from this site was donated to the NMAS by A O Curle in 1911 (Acc No: GA 957).
RCAHMS 1911; Proc Soc Antiq Scot 1911.
An amorphous grassy mound, heavily mutilated by later building, as described by the RCAHMS. The only evidence to suggest a broch is its size and topographic position. No name is known locally.
Resurveyed at 1:2500. Visited by OS (N K B) 10 May 1967.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- 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. . 52, No. 194.
- --- SHG626 Text/Publication/Article: PSAS. 1911. 'Donations to and purchases for the Museum and Library, with exhibits', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 45 1910-11, p.10-17, 152-7, 220-4, 315-18, 366-70, 416-18. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 10-17, 152-7, 220-4, 315-. 220.
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Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
