Wag Of Forse
Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)(Possible)
Site Name Wag Of Forse
Classification Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)(Possible)
Alternative Name(s) Forse House
Canmore ID 8616
Site Number ND23NW 17
NGR ND 2047 3518
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/8616
- Council Highland
- Parish Latheron
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Caithness
- Former County Caithness
ND23NW 17 2047 3518
See also ND23NW 1 and ND23NW 7.
At ND 2047 3518, in the W side of a natural drainage course close to the SW extremity of the Iron Age settlement ND23NW 1, is slightly indented mound, 8.0m in diameter by 0.7m high. A thick turf cover prevents exploration of the core content but a burnt mound is suggested.
Visited by OS (J M) 24 March 1983.
Scheduled with ND23NW 1 and ND23NW 7.
Information from Historic Scotland, scheduling document dated 30 January 2003.
Field Visit (24 March 1983)
At ND 2047 3518, in the W side of a natural drainage course close to the SW extremity of the Iron Age settlement ND23NW 1, is slightly indented mound, 8.0m in diameter by 0.7m high. A thick turf cover prevents exploration of the core content but a burnt mound is suggested.
Visited by OS (J M) 24 March 1983.
