Monument record MHG53998 - Stone dyke, near Shieldaig Farm

Summary

A stretch of stone dyke, fragmentary in places, recorded during walkover survey.

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 8063 7232 (190m by 120m)
Map sheet NG87SW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish GAIRLOCH

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The field to the west of the steading is enclosed by a drystone dyke of single skin construction. This dyke turns west and climbs onto the wooded knoll, becoming broad, spread and consisting of small stones. This may be the remains of the township dyke, or continue NW to become the dyke running along the south boundary of the wood. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C and Wood, J. 02/2008. Walk-over survey, Badachro - Shieldaig: Water Main Renewal. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. Site 11.

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Record last edited

Oct 18 2010 3:10PM

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