Condition

6
Mound
Highland

Description

Linear stone spread covering area 15m by 5m. Constituent stones are generally thicker than the flagstone bedrock (average dimensions c.0.30m x 0.20m x 0.20m). Possibly a fallen wall. Stone mound nearby with no obvious form adjacent to field wall may be related.

Location

315388.00
970169.00
27700
58.6111832
-3.4580927

Submitted photographs

Image Date Caption User
Stones forming slight mound 17/03/2016 Stones forming slight mound CaithnessCZAS
Stones forming slight mound
General view across stone spread 17/03/2016 General view across stone spread CaithnessCZAS
General view across stone spread
line of stones with fallen examples above and below 17/03/2016 line of stones with fallen examples above and below CaithnessCZAS
line of stones with fallen examples above and below

Submitted updates

Update id Date User
2512 17/03/2016 CaithnessCZAS
Tidal state Mid
Site located? Yes
Proximity to coast edge 11-50m
Coastally eroding? not eroding
Threats none
Visibility above ground Limited visibility (partial remains)
Visibility in section Not visible
Access easily accessible - no restrictions
Local knowledge don't know
Description Linear stone spread covering area 15m by 5m. Constituent stones are generally thicker than the flagstone bedrock (average dimensions c.0.30m x 0.20m x 0.20m). Possibly a fallen wall. Stone mound nearby with no obvious form adjacent to field wall may be related.
Comments amount, concentration and arrangement of stones is unlikely to be natural, no cultural materials visible

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