Monument record MHG687 - Broch, Kirk O' Banks
Summary
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 2525 7388 (70m by 70m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND27SE |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | DUNNET |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Brough (NR) (site of) OS 1:10,000 map, (1976)
There are no visible remains of this broch. RCAHMS 1911.
There are no certain traces of a broch at this site, except for a slightly elevated ridge, in which no trace of walling or stones could be found. No further information was obtained. Revised at 1:2500. Visited by OS (R B) 23 February 1965.
The site of this broch is visible only as a slight depression. There is no structural evidence. C E Batey 1982.
The site of this broch is as described by the previous authorities. The slight ridge noted by previous OS field investigator delimits the S side of the depression mentioned by Batey.
Visited by OS (J B) 26 April 1982.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG1960 Text/Report: Batey, C E. 1982. Caithness coastal survey 1982: interim reports 1980-2. . Dun 18.
- --- SHG2664 Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1911. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments and Constructions of Scotland. Third report and inventory of monuments and constructions in the county of Caithness. . 27, No. 84.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
