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Wick, The Shore

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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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Administrative Areas

  • Council Highland
  • Parish Wick
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Caithness
  • Former County Caithness

Archaeology Notes

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.

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