Monument record MHG54020 - Enclosure dyke and footings, Hill of Fearn

Summary

Enclosure dyke recorded during survey of a water mains replacement. It may be associated with structural footings.

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Grid reference NH 8512 7911 (point) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NH87NE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS

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A dyke running from the S boundary of 2 wooden, corrugated iron roofed structures. It traverses the modern fence line then diverges NE into the enclosure surrounding Rhynie House; here turf covered, it may be associated with structural footings.

A watching brief was subsequently undertaken of this site, to ensure it was not affected by works. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: McCullagh, C and Wood, J. 07/2010. Loandhu to Portmahomack Water Main Renewal: Watching Brief. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. 27/07/2010. Digital. Feature 2.

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Record last edited

Oct 27 2010 11:43AM

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