Monument record MHG32148 - Earthworks, W of hut circle, Savalbeg
Summary
Earthworks representing part of a field system are visible within a field north of the road.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 59584 07751 (95m by 67m) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC50NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Old County | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | LAIRG |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Small elongated triangular field along modern road line and depicted on 1st ed OS (although banks are obviously older than modern fencing. Plan by Mr O'Hennessy. Series of banks meet at top (N) side of field. Area enclosed has possible small building site and evidence of agriculture (lazy beds) running roughly N-S. <1>
Mr O'Hennessy notified us that the recorded grid reference is about 200m too far east. This has now been corrected. <2>
The earthworks detailed in this record form part of a wider field system which includes several other HER records. Many of the banks are visible on a 1946 aerial photograph of this area - sortie 541/A/0464, 3190. <3><4>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SHG23635 Verbal Communication: White, H. Comment by Hilary White, HC Archaeologist.
- <2> SHG24125 Text/Correspondence: O'Hennessy, C. 2009. Email correspondence from Clive O'Hennessy regarding several records in Savalbeg area. Yes. Digital.
- <3> SHG23297 Verbal Communication: Tilbury, S. Comment by Sylvina Tilbury, HER Officer.
- <4> SHG23367 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Royal Air Force. 1946-7. Highland Council Collection of RAF Vertical Aerial Photographs. 541/A/0464, 3190.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 7 2011 12:09PM
