Monument record MHG51529 - Drystone dykes west of Keoltag Drive, Reay

Summary

Two drystone dykes depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map c.1872, to be retained within new housing development.

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Grid reference Centred NC 97125 64867 (135m by 151m) (Mastermap)
Map sheet NC96SE
Civil Parish REAY
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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Two dykes were noted during an evaluation in advance of a new housing development. Both are recorded on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map c.1872. The dykes are to be retained within the new development. <1>-<3>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C. 12/2008. Land W of Keoltag Drive, Reay, Caithness: Erection of 20 new houses - Archaeological Trial Trenching. Unaffiliated. Digital. pp 5.
  • <2> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-3. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Caithness (surveyed 1870-72). Digital.
  • <3> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1964-73. Ordnance Survey 25 inch map: Epoch 5a. Digital.

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Record last edited

Jan 29 2009 1:23PM

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