Monument record MHG53899 - Turf bank and ditch, Loch Lunndaidh

Summary

A grass and heather covered turf bank, probably contemporaneous with the hut circle and clearance cairns in this area.

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 7909 0067 (43m by 22m)
Map sheet NC70SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish GOLSPIE

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A 0.8m wide and 0.3m high grass and heather covered turf bank with a clogged ditch on its upper side trends 266° and bends below the hut circle. It is probably contemporaneous with the hut circle and clearance cairns as it protects the cultivated ground below the hut circle. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 02/2010. Strath Lunndaidh, Golspie, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Digital. Feature 40.

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Record last edited

Oct 1 2010 3:34PM

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