Monument record MHG53968 - Irregular stone dyke, Garbh-leathad

Summary

30m long section of irregular stone dyke, recorded during walkover survey.

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Grid reference NC 7646 0983 (point) (Centred)
Map sheet NC70NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish ROGART

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Full Description

Upper end of an ancient stone dyke which hasn’t degraded too much, compared with many others in the survey area. It trends downslope in deep heather for 30m and is several boulders high at 0.8m and is 1m wide.

A prehistoric date is suggested. <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 69.

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Record last edited

Oct 6 2010 2:16PM

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