MHG31755 - Beach deposits, Dunnet
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Paul Humphreys states that there are local reports of finds such as whale vertebrae & other things found on the beach opposite the caravan park. It is suggested that when the area was flattened to build the park, early occupation layers were largely flattened & finds ended up on the beach. This could be a southern extension of site ND27SW0047. - HAW 2/2003
01.07.2003: HAW attendance as footings dug for decorative dyke adjacent to the visitor centre car park. At car park end dug to depth of c35cm through sand and onto rough stones (NB looked like make up for rough car parking beside beach. At beach end c50cm deep, all sand. Wooden walkway also being put in place down side of dunes to beach, no reported finds. According to the builders the finds from this area are no longer exposed, there are the remnants of what is left on the beach, although nothing visible on this day - HAW 7/2003
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| Grid reference | Centred ND 2191 7048 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND27SW |
| Civil Parish | DUNNET |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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