Monument record MHG52917 - Possible farmstead, Latheronwheel

Summary

A possible longhouse with two associated buildings.

Location

Grid reference Centred ND 1859 3221 (44m by 33m) (Approximate)
Map sheet ND13SE
Civil Parish LATHERON
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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Full Description

Three adjacent structures were identified during the Caithness Coastal Survey 1982. The structures are defined by low grass-covered banks. The largest structure measures 37 x 6m and is aligned E-W, with two smaller ones immediately adjacent and parallel measuring 11 x 5m and 6 x 5m respectively. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> 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 267.

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Record last edited

Sep 22 2009 3:05PM

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