Monument record MHG44380 - Dam, Garrywhin
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Location
Grid reference | Centred ND 3125 4119 (10m by 10m) (Buffered by site type) |
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Map sheet | ND34SW |
Old County | CAITHNESS |
Civil Parish | WICK |
Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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Full Description
Substantial stone built dam cutting across lower areas between Garrywhin Hill and another to its S, creating a lake on the W side that laps the lower slopes of the hillfort. Substantial tiered stone terraces (see photos). With stone structure on pond side on W that has partially collapsed into pond. Central area has outlet to the E that is now partly blocked with tumble. - HAW 24/05/2005
ND34SW 59 3126 4119
Dam probably for Whaligoe mill (ND34SW 119).
Visited by RCAHMS (GJD) 22 July 1987.
Site was also formerly ND34SW 115.
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM