Monument record MHG53196 - Boundary dyke, east of Durcha
Summary
The remains of a stone-built boundary dyke that appears on historic Ordnance Survey mapping.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 50570 02213 (169m by 473m) (Centred) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC50SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | CREICH |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A walkover survey in January 2010 identified the remains of a stone-built boundary dyke. Comprising rough stone clasts, with a stone core, the wall has suffered from stone removal in the past. The base of the wall measures up to 1.2 metres wide and survives to a maximum height of 0.7 metres. <1>
From the historic map evidence this dyke would appear to consist of two distinct phases. The northern section is depicted on the 1st edition 6 inch Ordnance Survey map c.1878. The adjoining southern section is not depicted until 1906. <2><3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG24626 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Birch, S and Fraser, L. 01/2010. Woodland Establishment Archaeological Survey: East Durcha, Lairg, Sutherland. West Coast Archaeological Services. Digital. Site 6.
- <2> SHG23446 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1878. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Sutherland. Digital.
- <3> SHG23733 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1906. Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 6 inch map: Sutherland. Digital.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Feb 12 2010 4:38PM
