Monument record MHG39569 - Probable field clearance, Latheronwheel

Summary

A large mound covered with smaller stone heaps.

Location

Grid reference Centred ND 1861 3215 (169m by 324m) (Centred)
Map sheet ND13SE
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish LATHERON
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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Full Description

A large grass-covered mound surmounted by small stone heaps which are only partially grass-covered. The overall dimensions are 39 x 25m, with the associated mounds measuring between 1.2m and 4.5m in diameter. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <2> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Batey, C E. 1984. Caithness Coastal Survey 1980-82: Dunnet Head to Ousdale. University of Durham, Department of Archaeology. 30/01/1984. Digital (scanned as PDF). LAT 266.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Sep 22 2009 3:04PM

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