Rattarburn
Broch (Iron Age)(Possible)
Site Name Rattarburn
Classification Broch (Iron Age)(Possible)
Alternative Name(s) Dun 018; Rattar Burn
Canmore ID 8875
Site Number ND27SE 2
NGR ND 2525 7389
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/8875
- Council Highland
- Parish Dunnet
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Caithness
- Former County Caithness
ND27SE 2 2525 7389.
(ND 2525 7389) Brough (NR) (site of)
OS 1:10,000 map, (1976)
There are no visible remains of this broch.
RCAHMS 1911.
There are no certain traces of a broch at this site, except for a slightly elevated ridge, in which no trace of walling or stones could be found. No further information was obtained regarding this feature. Revised at 1:2500.
Visited by OS (R B) 23 February 1965.
The site of this broch is visible only as a slight depression. There is no structural evidence.
C E Batey 1982.
The site of this broch is as described by the previous authorities. The slight ridge noted by previous OS field investigator delimits the S side of the depression mentioned by Batey.
Visited by OS (J B) 26 April 1982.
Field Visit (23 February 1965)
There are no certain traces of a broch at this site, except for a slightly elevated ridge, in which no trace of walling or stones could be found. No further information was obtained regarding this feature. Revised at 1:2500.
Visited by OS (R B) 23 February 1965.
Project (1980 - 1982)
Field Visit (26 April 1982)
The site of this broch is as described by the previous authorities. The slight ridge noted by previous OS field investigator delimits the S side of the depression mentioned by Batey.
Visited by OS (J B) 26 April 1982.
Field Visit (1982)
The site of this broch is visible only as a slight depression. There is no structural evidence.
C E Batey 1982.
Publication Account (2007)
ND27 4 RATTAR BURN (‘Rattarburn’, 'Rattar Broch') ND/2525 7389
Site of possible broch in Dunnet, Caithness, at the mouth of the Burn, visible only as a slight depression.
Sources: 1. NMRS site no. ND 27 SE 2: 2. RCAHMS 1911b, 27, no. 84: 3. Anderson 1890, 184: 4. Batey (ms) 1982, Dun 18.
E W MacKie 2007
