Monument record MHG52890 - Consumption dyke, Mellon Charles

Summary

A well-constructed broad rubble dyke.

Location

Grid reference	Centred NG 85104 91297 (86m by 116m) (Centred)
Map sheet	NG89SE
Geographical Area	ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish	GAIRLOCH

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Full Description

A well-constructed broad rubble dyke whose function is likely to be equally boundary and consumption of field clearance stones. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG24011 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 15.

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None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Event - Survey: Walkover survey for Phase 2 of Aultbea to Mellon Charles water main renewal (Ref:MNC08) (EHG2837)

Record last edited

Sep 7 2009 2:38PM

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