Monument record MHG31345 - Middens, Skelbo

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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> Verbal Communication: White, H. Comment by Hilary White, HC Archaeologist.
  • <2> Verbal Communication: White, H. Comment by Hilary White, HC Archaeologist.
  • <3> 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

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