Monument record MHG51114 - Rig and furrow at Hill of Man, Wick
Summary
Late 18th or 19th century "narrow straight rig" observed during a walkover survey of a proposed development site.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 37229 49866 (336m by 328m) (Centred) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND34NE |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Cultivation remains are present on the less overgrown areas of this field, which is the subject of a planning application for housing. These appear to be 'narrow straight rig' (Parry Type 2). The distance between furrow bottoms is consistently 4.5m. This type of rig and furrow is typical of the later 18th and the 19th centuries, and suggests that the field was either sown out or allowed to tumble down to grass before World War II. <1>
Not noted during further trial trenching at this site. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG23360 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wombell, J, Malone, E and Wood, J. 02/03/2008. Archaeological Report: Hill of Man, Wick. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. . Digital.
- <2> SHG24794 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Humphreys, P. 05/2010. Wick South Head (Phase 1), Caithness: Archaeological Evaluation. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. Digital.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 26 2011 12:00AM
