Monument record MHG53160 - Loch Croispol South=west

Summary

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Location

Grid reference NC 3863 6774 (point) (Approximate)
Map sheet NC36NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish DURNESS

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

a) Small subrectangular feature atop ridge, defined by line of boulders, sparse on E side. Measures 5 m N/S x 2 m externally. Could be very small structure, but more likely to be clearance/consumption dyke

b) c 25 m to WSW are 2 small, turf covered cairns, both c 2.5 m diameter and 0.3 m high and lying 6 m apart.
Along top of N/S-trending limestone ridge and in gully below and to W of it, under short turf. S-facing and E-facing.
Cultivation remains
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 182.
  • <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 182.

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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

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