Monument record MHG53014 - Loch Croispol South-west

Summary

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Location

Grid reference NC 3873 6798 (point) (Approximate)
Map sheet NC36NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish DURNESS

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

a) Linear stony feature formed of boulders, some orthostatic, overall rather ragged and sinuous. Similar in form to site 129. Runs generally N/S from top of scarp above and to W of settlement 132 - along top of first ridge, then descending and climbing to next one. Appears built to use topography and natural crags. Appears to end on craggy ridge above and near top of cairnfield 135, at NC 3873 6807.

b) At N end of dyke is small, D-shaped ?structure, defined by boulder footings, measuring c 4 m N/S x 2.5 m externally, with footings 0.5 m wide.
On NE/SW-running low, craggy ridges running parallel to Loch Croispol and under thick turf and sparse bracken. Overlooks loch to E.
Head dyke associated with settlement 132. Ends above W side of large enclosure 132(e). Small structure at end may be shieling.
Recommendations: Survey and control bracken. <1><2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Dataset/Database File: Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). 2003. Site gazetteer: Loch Borralie, Kyle of Durness. Site 133.
  • <2> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lelong, O and MacGregor, G. 2003. Loch Borralie, Kyle of Durness: Project 950. Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). Digital. Site 133.

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Record last edited

Feb 10 2010 10:24AM

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