Monument record MHG54001 - Rubble dyke, Camassie Wood

Summary

A possible enclosing dyke around Camassie Wood, possibly to prevent grazing.

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Grid reference Centred NG 8029 7255 (26m by 0m)
Map sheet NG87SW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish GAIRLOCH

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Full Description

What may be the remains of a low, spread turf and rubble dyke along the south boundary of the Camassie Wood is visible here for 10m but was not investigated further. It is possible that the wood, described by Watson as ‘more or less natural’ was enclosed to prevent grazing. <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 8.

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Record last edited

Oct 18 2010 4:27PM

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