Monument record MHG31345 - Middens, Skelbo
Summary
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7942 9531 (20m by 20m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH79NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Old County | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DORNOCH |
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Full Description
NB this is a rough grid reference derived from descriptions given by the finder, ie on the beach below Skelbo Castle, but on the small promontory.
C Miller reports that where the coast is being eroded away there are archaeological finds visible. He referred to medieval pottery sherds of jugs and a layer that he thought was prehistoric with 1 sherd of pottery, but also a layer of heat shattered pebbles. Conv in SMR 11.2002 <1>
Site visit to check the beach area to S of the car park. Rabbit damage and erosion of channels through lower lying area. All finds appear to be C19 to 20th century (v modern) plus occasional shell waste, Need to check a wider area.<2>
Nothing visible during coastal survey. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG23635 Verbal Communication: White, H. Comment by Hilary White, HC Archaeologist.
- <2> SHG23635 Verbal Communication: White, H. Comment by Hilary White, HC Archaeologist.
- <3> SHG24912 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Sneddon, D, Gheorghiou, D, Hansom, J and Sherarer, I. 03/2010. East Sutherland Coastal Zone Assessment survey: Data Structure Report. Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). 12/9/10. Digital. Site 100.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 20 2010 10:52AM
