Monument record MHG51433 - Flow dyke around loop of River Spey, south of Aviemore

Summary

A substantial earth and stone dyke running parallel to the river edge constructed during the 18th or 19th centuries.

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 89207 10542 (502m by 461m) (Mastermap)
Map sheet NH81SE
Civil Parish ALVIE
Geographical Area BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY

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Full Description

A substantial stone and rubble dyke runs parallel to the river edge all around the loop of the Spey south of Aviemore. It is marked on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map and may have been constructed as early as the 18th century. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C. 11/2007. Badenoch and Strathspey Water Supply Upgrade: Archaeological Evaluation. Unaffiliated. 25/02/2008. Digital. Site 9.

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Record last edited

Nov 12 2008 4:20PM

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