Monument record MHG55801 - Turf and stone dyke - Mid Clyth, Caithness

Summary

A vestigial turf and stone boundary was recorded during a walkover survey by AOC Archaeology Group in 2012.

Location

Grid reference Centred ND 30146 38320 (48m by 15m)
Map sheet ND33NW
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish WICK
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A vestigial turf and stone boundary was recorded during a walkover survey by AOC Archaeology Group in 2012 in advance of the possible use of the immediate area as a borrow pit for the Burn of Whilk windfarm development. It pre-dated the drystone wall that constituted the northeast side of the site boundary. <1>


<1> Bradley-Lovekin, T & Humphreys, P., 2012, Burn of Whilk Borrow Pits: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment, Feature 6 (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG23796.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Bradley-Lovekin, T & Humphreys, P.. 2012. Burn of Whilk Borrow Pits: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment. AOC Archaeology Group. Digital. Feature 6.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Apr 16 2014 11:04AM

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