MHG63684 - Building or pen - Carrol, East Helmsdale
Summary
Ruined building or pen at Carrol, East Helmsdale.
Type and Period (2)
- BUILDING? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- PEN? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An archaeological walkover survey of the proposed site for a hydro scheme at Uppat Estate, near Brora, Sutherland was undertaken by AOC in 2015..
Site 1: Possible building or pen. Built at the base of a SSW-facing hill are the remains of a grass-covered suboval structure. It comprises boulder/stone walls measuring 8.5m NW-SE by 5m over walls spread to 1.2m wide and up to 1m high. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2023 vertical aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG26926 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Peteranna M, Williamson S & Fraser L. 2015. Archaeological Walkover Survey Report - Uppat Hydro Scheme, Brora, Sutherland. AOC Archaeology Group. Digital. Site 1.
- <2> SHG29455 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2023. Getmapping aerial photography 2023. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 8472 0710 (9m by 9m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC80NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | KILDONAN |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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