Monument record MHG53058 - Loch Borralie West

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Location

Grid reference NC 3783 6710 (point) (Approximate)
Map sheet NC36NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish DURNESS

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Full Description

Enclosure measuring 34 m E/W x 37 m externally. Bank defines S, E and N sides of large rectangle. Bank is max 2.4 m wide and 0.5 m high, turfed over with intermittent stones visible in fabric Interior slopes gradually to E at base of steep slope over relatively flat terrace. Featureless except for 2 possible clearance cairns. Along top (W) edge, break of slope defines side.
On steep slope and terrace below it. Ground falls away beyond (to E) to Loch Borralie. Under grass, with bracken over upslope (W) part.
Large enclosure for stock or cultivation.
Recommendations: 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 42.
  • <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 42.

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Record last edited

Feb 10 2010 10:24AM

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