Monument record MHG52657 - Turf boundary dyke, north east of Corry Cottage

Summary

A turf bank bounding an area that seems to have been cultivated or improved for grazing.

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Grid reference Centred NH 14852 93122 (31m by 61m) (Centred)
Map sheet NH19SW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish LOCHBROOM

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A turf bank of square profile and 0.9m in width runs NW down the bank from the trackway to the break of slope above the bank from the trackway to the break of slope above the burn. (Photo 25,26) Although the slope is facing NW, it appears to have been cultivated or improved for grazing. This is likely to represent early mdern land use.<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C. 06/2009. Allt na Choire, Ullapool, Lochbroom, Wester Ross: Proposed Hydro-Electric Generation Scheme - Archaeological Evaluation. Unaffiliated. Digital. Site 11.

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Record last edited

Aug 6 2009 12:20PM

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