Monument record MHG2494 - Lime kiln, Craigton
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 9815 6690 (20m by 20m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC96NE |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | REAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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Full Description
About 300 yards E (sic) of the skeleton (NC96NE 3) an underground passage was uncovered. This was constructed of dry-stone walling, and was the flue of a large lime kiln, about 12' in diameter. Extensive burning was indicated by reddish earth and charred straw in the interior. The construction had clay-filled walls of 5' thickness. No evidence for dating was found and the site has now been destroyed by a road.
J E Burns 1966.
In 1981 the OS surveyor reported that the skeleton had been found adjacent to NE side of the now demolished farm at Craigton at NC 9815 6690. Photographs taken in 1966 by Mr J Saxon of Thurso, show that the old lime kiln was uncovered hereabouts. (The skeleton was probably found 300 yards to the W where a cemetery has been uncovered over the years - NC96NE 3).
Visited by RCAHMS (JLD) 19 October 1988; Information contained in letters and photos from G Watson to A S Henshall, 7 October 1988.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG645 Text/Publication/Article: Burns, J E. 1966. 'Dounreay', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1966, p.20. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 20. 20.
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
