MHG64465 - Farmstead - Ousdale Burn

Summary

Remains of a farmstead on the north side of the Ousdale Burn.

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Full Description

Remains of a farmstead on the north side of the Ousdale Burn. It can be seen in vertical aerial photography as two long buildings, possibly longhouses, within and on the south side of an enclosure measuring c.44m x 37 adjacent to the burn. Ther are possible suggestions of a smaller third building in the southwest corner of the enclosure. To the north is a large area of rig cultivation, and all within a head dyke. It is not shown on the OS 1st Edition map. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred ND 0598 2056 (267m by 284m) (2 map features)
Map sheet ND02SE
Civil Parish LATHERON
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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