Monument record MHG53143 - Culkein

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Location

Grid reference NC 3788 6833 (point) (Approximate)
Map sheet NC36NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish DURNESS

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Full Description

3 sides of a ?subcircular structure, defined by stone walling, measuring 2.9 m NE/SW x 6.10 m, with E wall exposed for 3.7 m NE/SW. Stones are flush with or just proud of turf and somewhat intermittent, but facing and 2 skins are clearly visible.
On high plateau under thin turf and moss, with some marram in interior. Burrowing in and around structure reveals sand. Overlooks Kyle of Durness and Balnakeil Bay.
Structure, NE part presumably under sand.
Recommendations: Monitor and control rabbits. <1><2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Dataset/Database File: Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). 2003. Site gazetteer: Loch Borralie, Kyle of Durness. Site 163.
  • <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 163.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Feb 10 2010 10:24AM

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