Monument record MHG53960 - Irregular stone dyke, Garbh-leathad

Summary

60m long section of irregular turf and stone dyke, recorded during walkover survey.

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Grid reference NC 7672 1025 (point) (Centred)
Map sheet NC71SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish ROGART

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Turf and stone dyke in heather-covered area is spread to 3m and stands 0.4m high (Plate 24). It trends S to a 4m diameter clearance cairn and sinuously on for 60m.

Interpreted as possibly of prehistoric date. <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 61.

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Record last edited

Oct 6 2010 12:46PM

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