Wick, The Shore
No Class (Event)
Site Name Wick, The Shore
Classification No Class (Event)
Canmore ID 69573
Site Number ND35SE 102
NGR ND 366 510
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Highland
- Parish Wick
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Caithness
- Former County Caithness
ND35SE 102 366 510.
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.