Monument record MHG52734 - Dyke, Croft 119, Clachtoll

Summary

A section of a long rubble dyke, possibly of early date.

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Grid reference Centred NC 04044 26749 (15m by 23m) (Centred)
Map sheet NC02NW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish ASSYNT

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This is the continuation of a long rubble dyke, a visible landscape feature, which runs along the south side of the headland. It turns sharply NE and runs for a further 20m before apparently dipping under the windblown sand. (Photos 56,57). This dyke is not recorded on early or modern mapping. <1>


<1> Dagg, C, 07/2009, Croft 119, Clachtoll, Assynt, Sutherland: Archaeological Evaluation, Site 14 (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG24428.

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C. 07/2009. Croft 119, Clachtoll, Assynt, Sutherland: Archaeological Evaluation. Unaffiliated. Digital. Site 14.

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Record last edited

Jan 11 2010 2:19PM

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