Monument record MHG53953 - Irregular stone dyke, Garbh-leathad

Summary

A crude and jumbled stone boulder dyke, recorded during walkover survey. Suggested as possibly of prehistoric date.

Location

Grid reference NC 7630 1000 (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

Linear crude and jumbled stone boulder dyke (Plate 22) trends downhill over steep slope before it flattens out and the dyke ends at a 2m diameter granite erratic boulder, some 80m away. <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 54.

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Record last edited

Oct 6 2010 12:03PM

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