Monument record MHG53102 - Loch Borralie North-west
Summary
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Location
| Grid reference | NC 3807 6766 (point) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC36NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
Map
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Full Description
Linear concentration of boulders running diagonally across base of gully, 9.2 m NNE/SSW. Stones are somewhat intermittent but clear facing is visible along it
Scraps of copper alloy were collected in gully, in area to E (within c 20 m of feature). Sherd of prehistoric pottery, and fragments of iron and slag were also recovered during survey.
Gully is rapidly deflating. In September 2000 stones were largely set in sand, now most sit on it.
In base of deflated gully, in loose sand on
SW-facing terrace.
Part of field system including sites 98, 99, 100, 102, 104.
Recommendations: Monitor erosion and survey. <1><2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG24622 Dataset/Database File: Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). 2003. Site gazetteer: Loch Borralie, Kyle of Durness. Site 95.
- <2> SHG24621 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 95.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Feb 10 2010 10:24AM
