Monument record MHG53512 - Peat cuttings, Moss of Knockglass

Summary

An area of peat cutting identified from aerial photographs.

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Grid reference Centred ND 17402 50279 (1030m by 979m) (Centred)
Map sheet ND15SE
Civil Parish WATTEN
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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An area of peat cutting was identified from examination of aerial photographs from 1946 as part of a desk-based assessment in 2008. No remains were identified during the walkover survey. The New Statistical Account (Ref. 10-20) reports that peat or turf was the almost universally exploited source of fuel in the parish, being easily procured from the abundant peat bogs. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Environmental Statement: CFA Archaeology Ltd. 2009. Halsary Windfarm Environmental Statement: Archaeology and Cultural Heritage. CFA Archaeology Ltd. 11/2009. Digital (scanned as PDF). Site 4.

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Record last edited

Apr 14 2010 4:04PM

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