Monument record MHG53679 - Turf boundary banks, Forss Wind farm

Summary

A number of sections of turf boundary bank were identified in walkover survey at Forss Wind farm. It is suggested that they represent the remains of the township of Borrowstone.

Location

Grid reference Centred ND 0183 6948 (273m by 500m)
Map sheet ND06NW
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

A number of sections of turf boundary bank were identified along the western boundary of Forss win farm, during a walkover survey of the site.
It is suggested that, together with enclosures and house plot features on the site, may represent the remains of the township of Borrowstone.
<1>, <2>


<1> Humphreys, P, 2006-2010, Images of features at Forss Windfarm (Image/Photograph(s)). SHG24876.

<2> Humphreys, P, 08/2010, Forss Windfarm Archaeology – Notes (Text/Manuscript). SHG24877.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Image/Photograph(s): Humphreys, P. 2006-2010. Images of features at Forss Windfarm. Colour. . Digital.
  • <2> Text/Manuscript: Humphreys, P. 08/2010. Forss Windfarm Archaeology – Notes. Digital.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Aug 27 2010 10:30AM

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