Monument record MHG51336 - Earth and stone dyke south of Loch Tearnait, Ardtornish

Summary

A substantial earth and stone dyke defining the east side of an arable field.

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Grid reference Centred NM 75421 46008 (37m by 150m)
Map sheet NM74NE
Civil Parish MORVERN
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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A desk-based assessment and walkover survey in 2008 identified a substantial earth and stone dyke defining the east side of an arable field (MHG51335). It spreads to a width of 2.30m and reaches 0.70m in height. It continues southwards beyond the SE corner of the arable field until it reaches a total length of c.150m , petering out in marshy ground. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Robertson, J G. 05/2008. An Archaeological Survey of River Rannoch and Loch Tearnait, Ardtornish Estate, Morvern, Lochaber. Unaffiliated. Digital. Site 27, Plate 11.

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Record last edited

Sep 29 2008 1:49PM

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