Monument record MHG53138 - Kyle of Durness East

Summary

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Location

Grid reference NC 3768 6821 (point) (Approximate)
Map sheet NC36NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish DURNESS

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Linear stony feature, comprising a tumbled line of quartzite subangular blocks and rubble c 95 m long N/S and up to 2 m wide. At the S end a small 'D-shaped' structure abuts the wall on the W, 4.3 m N/S x 3.6 m externally, with wall two stones wide (with gap between stones) or one large boulder wide (c0.6 m). The wall twists and weaves along the contour and limestone crags and is difficult to distinguish in places from the general glacial debris around it, from which the wall is built. At N end it turns to W for 4.2 m.
In sloping , W-facing valley between limestone outcrops and dunes to N and S, under thin heather and grass cover. Overlooks mouth of Kyle of Durness.
Field boundary or wall for stock control, with possible shieling structure attached.
Recommendations: None. <1><2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Dataset/Database File: Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). 2003. Site gazetteer: Loch Borralie, Kyle of Durness. Site 158.
  • <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 158.

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Record last edited

Feb 10 2010 10:24AM

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