Monument record MHG53915 - Possible homestead, Sciberscross

Summary

A possible homestead site, recorded during walkover survey.

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Grid reference NC 7699 1000 (point) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NC71SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish ROGART

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Possible homestead, slightly oval in outline, defined by large boulders of c0.75m size forming a collapsed jumble of thick walls (Plate 7). The walls are spread to 3m wide in places and stand 0.8m high. Many of the boulders lie outwith the main building line. There is a possible centrally-placed, 0.8m wide entrance on the NE side wall. The structure measures 16m x 9m and its sidewalls trend 160 degrees. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 05/2010. Sciberscross, Clyne, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Digital. Feature 13.

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Record last edited

Oct 5 2010 10:23AM

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