Monument record MHG51272 - Longhouse and attached enclosure to east of burn, Milltown

Summary

A longhouse with an outbuilding and attached enclosure.

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Grid reference Centred ND 37557 64282 (36m by 31m) (Mastermap)
Map sheet ND36SE
Civil Parish CANISBAY
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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A longhouse, outbuilding and attached enclosure are depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map of 1872. <1>

The longhouse measures approximately 20 x 5 metres and survives to eaves height. The outbuilding also survives to good degree. Photographs of the longhouse, now unroofed, were submitted in August 2008 by a website visitor. The enclosure is not visible on these photographs which are taken from the other side of the building. <2>

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  • <1> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-3. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Caithness (surveyed 1870-72). Digital.
  • <2> Image/Photograph(s): Begg, I. 07/2008. Photographs of sites at Achcastle and Milltown Haven, Caithness. Colour. Yes. Digital.

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Record last edited

Sep 25 2008 1:22PM

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