Monument record MHG51494 - Dykes and rig cultivation at Culconich

Summary

Three turf and rubble dykes corresponding to features on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map c.1875. The remains of rig cultivation lie to the south and west.

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 8700 8984 (100m by 100m) (Centred)
Map sheet NG88NE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Old County ROSS-SHIRE
Civil Parish GAIRLOCH

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Full Description

A walkover survey in October 2007 identified two low, indistinct and one substantial turf and rubble dykes corresponding to dykes recorded on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map and appearing the represent attempts to enclose and improve this ground in the mid-19th century. To the west and south of these, outwith the enclosures, are the remains of rig cultivation. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C and Wood, J. 11/2007. Desk-Based Assessment and Walk-over survey: Aultbea to Mellon Charles Water Main Renewal. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. 20/11/2007. Digital. Site 9.

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Record last edited

Dec 16 2008 3:53PM

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