Monument record MHG53146 - Culkein
Summary
No summary available.
Location
Grid reference | NC 3801 6853 (point) (Approximate) |
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Map sheet | NC36NE |
Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
Civil Parish | DURNESS |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A substantial linear stony feature aligned ESE/WNW, 4.9 m long and 0.7 m wide. Two stones wide and up to two courses high (0.4 m), with clear facing. There is some tumble evident on the N side of the central section.
On high plateau under turf and heather. Overlooks mouth of Kyle of Durness and Balankeil Bay.
Length of walling, perhaps related to cultivation or stock control.
Recommendations: None. <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 166.
- <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 166.
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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