Monument record MHG55759 - Wall or pier - west side of Loch Hope, Durness
Summary
A double row of set stone footings extending from the shingle into the water on the west side of Loch Hope, Durness, may be the remains of a wall or pier.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 45215 53927 (14m by 13m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC45SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Old County | SUTHERLAND |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A double row of set stone footings extending from the shingle into the water on the west side of Loch Hope, Durness, may be the remains of a wall or pier. The site was seen during a walkover survey by C Dagg in 2011 in advance of a proposed forestry planting scheme. This was best preserved at the east, loch, end and a scatter of rubble at the west end suggested disturbance or demolition. There was no indication that the feature continued west above the shingle. It may have been the remains of a pier for landing boats or a fishing stance. Together with Site 4 (see MHG55760) it may have been one side of a contained landing and loading area for livestock. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG25695 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg C.. 2011. Loch Hope, Eriboll Estate, Durness, Sutherland: Native Woodland Planting Scheme Compartments 2 and 3 Archaeological Evaluation. Unaffiliated. Digital. p.5 site 3.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 7 2012 9:40AM
