Monument record MHG52524 - Enclosure with rig and furrow, Achachork
Summary
A sub-oval shaped enclosure containing well-preserved rig and furrow in the western half.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 48935 45484 (113m by 116m) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG44NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | SNIZORT |
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
A sub-oval shaped enclosure was noted on the 1968 Ordnance Survey map during a desk-based assessment in December 2008. On aerial photographs it can be seen that the interior of the enclosure has traces of rig and furrow in a NS-EW direction. <1>
During a watching brief in June/July 2009 it was noted that this stone and turf bank has a maximum width of 1.50m and stands to a maximum height of 1.0m. It is a semi-oval bank enclosing an area of rig and furrow. The rigs are in good condition and clearly visible, following two orientations NW-SE and E-W. The longest rigs are on average 4.0m apart from crest to crest and the short rigs are 7.0m apart. The rig and furrow was also noted on the 1946 aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG24122 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Shaw, C. 02/2009. Storr Forrest Mains Water Pipe Renewal: Archaeological and Built Heritage Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey. Jacobs UK. 27/03/2009. Digital. Site 7.
- <2> SHG24482 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Shaw, C. 08/2009. Storr Forest - Water Treatment Works Pipeline Renewal: Archaeological Watching Brief and GPS Survey. Jacobs Engineering UK Ltd. Digital. Sites 7 and 12.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 10 2009 5:06PM
