Monument record MHG53026 - Kyle of Durness East

Summary

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Location

Grid reference NC 3751 6666 (point) (Approximate)
Map sheet NC36NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish DURNESS

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Small rectangular tumbled drystone structure, 5 m NNE/SSW by 4.5 m externally, defined by drystone footings, partly turf-covered. The wall faces are visible in several places on both the interior and exterior. Entrance in NE side. Trapezoidal enclosure measuring 7.8 m NE/SW by 6.6 m extends out from it on SW, defined by turf-covered bank in which a few stones are visible; this may be of earlier date.
On gentle grassy WSW-facing slope above Kyle of Durness, just S of a small choked burn.
Small structure and associated enclosure.
Recommendations: None. <1><2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Dataset/Database File: Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). 2003. Site gazetteer: Loch Borralie, Kyle of Durness. Site 7.
  • <2> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lelong, O and MacGregor, G. 2003. Loch Borralie, Kyle of Durness: Project 950. Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). Digital. Site 7.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Feb 10 2010 10:24AM

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