Monument record MHG53567 - Possible impact craters, The Ord

Summary

Hollows, interpreted as impact craters, were recorded during topographic survey in Spring 2010. They are possibly associated with live firing exercises carried out here in WW2.

Location

Grid reference NC 5773 0517 (point) (Surveyed)
Map sheet NC50NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish LAIRG

Map

Find a placename, postcode or grid reference

Map layers

Base layers

Info

Record list

Tools

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Two shallow hollows are situated on grassy ground just SE of the homestead, MHG12002. They are both 2.7m in diameter and 0.2m deep. The hollow to the W has is surrounded by a low bank 1.5m wide and up to 0.3m high. They are possibly impact craters from Second World War live firing exercises. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dalland, M. 05/2010. A Topographic Archaeological Survey of the Ord Prehistoric Landscape: Lairg, North Highland. Headland Archaeology Ltd. Digital. Site HA11.11.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jul 27 2010 2:35PM

Comments and Feedback

Do you have any questions or more information about this record? Please feel free to comment below with your name and email address. All comments are submitted to the Heritage Portal maintainers for moderation, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible. Comments, questions and answers that may be helpful to other users will be retained and displayed along with the name you supply. The email address you supply will never be displayed or shared.