Monument record MHG56039 - Farmstead - Balnatink, Latheron

Summary

A farmstead noted by Archaeology North Ltd during a 2011 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme.

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Grid reference Centred ND 1508 3141 (34m by 22m)
Map sheet ND13SE
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish LATHERON
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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A farmstead noted by Archaeology North Ltd during a 2011 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme. It was a three chambered stone building shown on the OS 1st edition map surveyed 1871, and later maps, with an enclosure to north and trees along eastern edge of the enclosure. The outline was visible on a Google Earth image dated 1/1/2004. It was reduced to two gable ends standing to roof ridge. There was no sign of trees. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Higgins, P. 2011. Balnatink Archaeological Walkover Survey. Archaeology North Ltd. Digital. B3.

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Record last edited

Oct 16 2013 5:08PM

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