Monument record MHG53937 - Irregular stone dyke, Sciberscross

Summary

An irregular stone dyke recorded during walkover survey. Interpreted as of prehistoric date, possibly associated with the hut circle settlement across this area.

Location

Grid reference NC 7688 1001 (point) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NC71SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish ROGART

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Full Description

Jumbled boulder dyke, spread to 1m wide and standing 0.7m high, trends downslope for 20m to the W of the hut circle of Feature 12 (above).

Interpreted as a prehistoric feature, potentially associated with the Bronze Age/Iron Age hut circle settlement across this area. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 05/2010. Sciberscross, Clyne, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Digital. Feature 37.

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Record last edited

Oct 5 2010 5:05PM

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