Monument record MHG53097 - Loch Borralie West

Summary

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Location

Grid reference NC 3806 6744 (point) (Approximate)
Map sheet NC36NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish DURNESS

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Right-angled walling eroding out of side of dunes to W. Measures 4.3 m WSW/ESE x 2.1 m.
Visible as faced drystone wall, 2 boulder/skins apparent and standing to < 0.6 m high - maximum 3 courses. Appears to be revetting sand (with sparse turf cover) to W below dune edge. Overlies structure 89 to E.
Within large fenced deflated area E of plantation. Overlooks Loch Borralie to E.
Possible a corner of a building eroding out of edge of deflation. Appears to be at same level as structure 87, and both overlie structure 89.
Recommendations: Monitor and control rabbits. <1><2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Dataset/Database File: Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). 2003. Site gazetteer: Loch Borralie, Kyle of Durness. Site 90.
  • <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 90.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Feb 10 2010 1:01PM

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