Dense heather means this alignment is invisible. View from north (Scale 1m).
A probable double stone row measuring 34m long, including at least 15 small-sized stones situated on a wide south facing terrace overlooking the sea. The row is orientated NNW to SSE and because of dense vegetation has not been seen for some time. Double rows are unusual in Northern Scotland. The row forms part of a cluster including at least 9 stone rows near Loch Watenan and has definable visual links with the sea, nearby cairns, chambered cairns and stone rows.
Location
| Scotland | Caithness | Northern Scotland | ND 31100 40800 |
| Lat 58.35035005 Long -3.178856642 | |||
Map showing the location of Groat’s Loch, North (Broughwhin III).
Map showing the position of Broughwhin 3, the other stone rows and other sites around Watenan (Source: Canmore).
Characteristics
| Type: Double | Length: 34m |
| No. of stones: 15 | Size of stones: Only small |
| Orientation: 157.5° | Altitude: 117m |
| Upper end: – | Lower end: – |
| Straight (Yes or No) : | Sea View: Yes |
| Context: Chambered cairn and stone alignments | |
| Notes: Deep peat accumulation. Myatt accepts this row as genuine. | |
Other Information
| Public Access: Yes |
| Land Status: |
| Scheduled Ancient Monument: No. Formerly scheduled, but descheduled in 2000 because it could not be found. Presumably the original Ancient Monument Inspectors must have seen it and been convinced that it was of national importance. |
Identification
Category: Probable. This row is not currently visible because of deep peat and dense vegetation. Myatt is confident that there is a row at this location.
Typology
This stone row is of Type D10. Information on this form of stone row and other rows of this type is available here.
Access Information
Car parking is available at ND 31885 40851. Follow the signposting to the Cairn O’Get. The stone row is situated about 320m to the south of the Cairn O’Get across uneven open moorland.
Online Resources
Megalithic Portal Canmore Historic Environment Record Caithness Field Club Bulletin
Timeline
VISITED:- 9th August 2014
FIRST PUBLISHED:- 13th February 2016
LAST UPDATED:- 21st November 2020
