Monument record MHG55707 - Enclosures - Wick, Caithness

Summary

Two, possibly three, square/rectangular enclosures are visible on APs on the edge of a large area of peat cutting at the west end of the Loch of Wester, Wick, Caithness.

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Grid reference Centred ND 31678 59388 (144m by 129m)
Map sheet ND35NW
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish WICK
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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Two, possibly three, square/rectangular enclosures are visible on APs on the edge of a large area of peat cutting at the west end of the Loch of Wester, Wick, Caithness. The two definite enclosures, from the east, are c.30m x 30m and 35m x 33m. The possible third enclosure, and the most westerly, lies on the east side of a burn and is c.50m x 30m. <1>

A coin hoard was apparently found near this site and declared Treasure Trove. <2>

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  • <1> Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 1999-2011. Get Mapping 25cm resolution colour vertical aerial photography.
  • <2> Text/Correspondence: Aitken, M.. 2012. Email regarding enclosures and coin hoard near Loch of Wester, Caithness. . Digital.

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Record last edited

Sep 13 2012 11:39AM

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