Monument record MHG44124 - Sallachy

Centred on 5473 0980

NC 54 09 to NC 54 10 An archaeological survey in advance of the creation of two enclosures to encourage natural regeneration was undertaken on two areas between 100-130m OD on a NE facing slope which falls to the shores of Loch Shin. Within the S exclosure is Sallachy broch (NC50NW 1), a scheduled ancient monument.
The survey recorded a prehistoric settlement and evidence of post-medieval agricultural use:
NC 547 099 Flat-topped knoll - ?platform for structure.
NC 547 098 Roundhouse c 13m in diameter across walls spread to c 2.5m and 0.5m high, possible entrance in W arc.
NC 547 097 Turf (and boulder?) dyke enclosing area c 160m N-S and 80m W-E, including the previous two features; a stone dyke crosses this turf dyke and the roundhouse.
A copy of the report has been lodged with the NMRS.
Sponsor: Historic Scotland
J Harden 1996

Harden, J, 1996, 'Sallachy (Lairg parish), survey, prehistoric settlement, post-medieval agriculture', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1996, p.67, 67 (Text/Publication/Article). SHG1462.