Monument record MHG52885 - Consumption dyke, Mellon Charles

Summary

A well-constructed rubble retaining wall identified during a walkover survey.

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 8486 9143 (40m by 40m) (Approximate)
Map sheet NG89SW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish GAIRLOCH

Map

Find a placename, postcode or grid reference

Map layers

Base layers

Info

Record list

Tools

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A well-constructed rubble retainin wall, facing SE, with additions of small field clearance stones forming a substantial bank. The proposed water main will cut through this feature and it is recommended that it be reconstructed in its original style. <1>

The location of this dyke is unclear as the grid reference does not coincide with any mapped feature. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C. 11/2008. Archaeological walk-over survey: Mellon Charles Water Main Renewal Phase 2. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. 01/12/2008. Digital. Site 10.
  • <2> Verbal Communication: Tilbury, S. Comment by Sylvina Tilbury, HER Officer.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Sep 4 2009 2:23PM

Comments and Feedback

Do you have any questions or more information about this record? Please feel free to comment below with your name and email address. All comments are submitted to the Heritage Portal maintainers for moderation, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible. Comments, questions and answers that may be helpful to other users will be retained and displayed along with the name you supply. The email address you supply will never be displayed or shared.