Monument record MHG53129 - Balnakeil Bay South

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Grid reference NC 3783 6866 (point) (Approximate)
Map sheet NC36NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish DURNESS

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Stones, flush with the turf (hint of very low banks) form an arc c 23 m long which runs from the NW and curves to the S. At the S end the wall turns 90 degrees to run W for c 9 m. Feature is up to 0.6 m wide.
Low dunes. Overlooks Balnakeil Bay to the N.
Part of an enclosure or field.
Recommendations: Survey along with the other ephemeral remains of extensive field systems in this area (eg site 146). 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 147.
  • <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 147.

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Record last edited

Feb 10 2010 10:24AM

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