Monument record MHG2562 - Occupation Site, Wick

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Grid reference Centred ND 3659 5100 (20m by 20m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND35SE
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish WICK
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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Trenches excavated demonstrated that a mass of clay and shale-like rubble had been deposited over the natural beach sand and rock to raise and consolidate the area in the 19th century. No evidence was found of activity prior to the 19th century.
Sponsors: SUAT, HBM.
R Cachart 1990h.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Cachart, R. 1990. 'The Shore, rubble consolidation', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1990, p.22. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 22. 22.

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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