Monument record MHG53100 - Loch Borralie West

Summary

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Location

Grid reference NC 3805 6742 (point) (Approximate)
Map sheet NC36NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish DURNESS

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Several lengths of walling in base of sandblow below sites 86 and 92 (all flush with sparse turf).

a) Wall measuring 7.8 m NW/SE. Consists of intermittent boulders and one concentration of smaller stone, with possible return at E end, 3.6 m long.

b) 4 short lengths of arcing walling - either top of structure being exposed or very denuded remains.
Within large fenced deflated area E of plantation. Overlooks Loch Borralie to E.
Structural remains, impossible to interpret at this stage in their exposure.
Recommendations: Monitor and carry out detailed survey. <1><2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Dataset/Database File: Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). 2003. Site gazetteer: Loch Borralie, Kyle of Durness. Site 93.
  • <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 93.

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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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