MHG2562 - Occupation Site, Wick

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OCCUPATION SITE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

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Trenches excavated demonstrated that a mass of clay and shale-like rubble had been deposited over the natural beach sand and rock to raise and consolidate the area in the 19th century. No evidence was found of activity prior to the 19th century.
Sponsors: SUAT, HBM.
R Cachart 1990h.

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--- SHG1720 Text/Publication/Article: Cachart, R. 1990. 'The Shore, rubble consolidation', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1990, p.22. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 22. 22.

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Grid reference	Centred ND 3659 5100 (20m by 20m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	ND35SE
Civil Parish	WICK
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/69573 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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