Monument record MHG2331 - Possible Structure, Bylbster
Summary
A possible structure containing a Neolithic axe and a Neolithic carved stone ball were uncovered during trenching in the late C19.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 2500 5400 (20m by 20m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND25SE |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | WATTEN |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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Full Description
No further information was obtained during field investigation.
Visited by OS (W D J) 25 April 1963.
A circular wall 12ft in diameter was exposed by Alexander Bremner, landlord of Watten Inn, whilst trenching a plot of ground near river in 1840. The interior of the construction was filled with ashes and rubbish among which he found a stone 'celt' 17ins long, 9ins across the broad end and 4 ins across the narrow end, and two round granite balls. None seem to have been preserved.
Proc Soc Antiq Scot 1873.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG635 Text/Publication/Article: PSAS. 1873. 'Donations to and purchases for the Museum', (And exhibits)', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 9 1870-2, p.5-12,53-9,78-81,153-7,179-85,219-23,238-49,. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 5-12,53-9,78-81,153-7,179. 154, 184.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
