Monument record MHG53523 - Possible henge, Achmore
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 87510 33006 (28m by 28m) (Centred) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG83SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | LOCHALSH |
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Paul Swan, a local researcher, has reported a circular feature which he spotted on Google Earth aerial photography. The feature has not been observed on the ground previously. The ground appears to have been improved in the past and is now very wet and under sedge. <1>
Subsequent checking of Get Mapping vertical aerial photographs supplied by ESRI confirmed the presence of the feature, which is approximately 26m in diameter and has an apparent entrance on the eastern side. There is a faint suggestion of an external bank. <2> The feature also appears on a 1946 RAF vertical aerial photograph where it is less clear whether or not there is an entrance. <3>
The site was visited again by Mr Swan and photographed. As suspected there is nothing visible on the surface. <4>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SHG24728 Verbal Communication: Swan, P. 04/2010. Phone conversation between Paul Swan and Sylvina Tilbury, HER Officer. Yes.
- <2> SHG24675 Dataset/Geospatial Data: ESRI. ESRI World Imagery.
- <3> SHG23367 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Royal Air Force. 1946-7. Highland Council Collection of RAF Vertical Aerial Photographs. CPE/UK/0248 4028.
- <4> SHG23809 Image/Photograph(s): Swan, P. 2008-11. Photographs of various HER sites submitted by Paul Swan. Colour. Yes. Digital.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Apr 26 2010 11:58AM
