Monument record MHG662 - "Picts House", E of Houstry Mains
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1403 5800 (14m by 14m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND15NW |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | HALKIRK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Mound, Houstry Mains. Diameter: 22m. Circular grass-covered mound.
R J Mercer, NMRS MS/828/19, 1995
This mound is as described by previous field investigator. It is situated on highest point in field and from its slightness and regularity it would seem to be a cairn rather than remains of a broch, though no stones nor any diagnostic features are exposed. (See also ND15NW 8.) Visited by OS (J B) 23 December 1981
Mound (NR) OS 6" map, (1970)
A low indefinite mound, situated in a nearly level pasture field, measures c22m diameter and 0.8m in height. It is almost completely ploughed-out, defying positive identification. From its situation it is more likely to be a broch rather than a cairn.
Visited by OS (N K B) 11 November 1965.
Pict's House (NR) (Remains of)
OS 6" map, Caithness, 2nd ed., (1907)
Site of an ancient 'Tulloch' or 'Pict's house'. Name Book 1872.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG3372 Text/Publication/Volume: Name Book (County). Object Name Books of the Ordnance Survey. Book No. 4, 101.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 10 2017 4:52PM
