Monument record MHG53680 - Site of house, Forss Wind farm
Summary
The site of a house, surviving as an earthwork with discernable gable mounds and wall edges, was noted during a walkover survey. It is suggested that this building and associated features represent the remains of the township of Borrowstone.
Location
| Grid reference | ND 0172 6952 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND06NW |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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Full Description
The site of a house was noted during walkover survey, at the western boundary of Forss wind farm. It lies in the corner of an enclosure marked by turf boundary banks.Gable mounds and wall edges could be discerned. The building earthworks sit on a mound that appears to accreted material from earlier building phases.
It is suggested that this building and associated features 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.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 27 2010 10:40AM
