Monument record MHG54022 - Field Dyke, Lower Baladie

Summary

A field dyke recorded during survey of a water mains replacement. It is shown on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey Map and forms the W boundary of the 'Chapel Field'.

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 8782 7911 (86m by 161m)
Map sheet NH87NE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS

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Full Description

A degraded stone and turf dyke, visible on the 1st Edition OS six inch to one mile map (Ross-shire and Cromarty-shire 1881, sheet xlii) that forms the W boundary of the ‘Chapel Field’. Some of the cobbles recovered in spoil, during de-turfing of this part of the feature, appear to have been roughly dressed. <1><2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <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 4.
  • <2> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-76. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.

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Record last edited

Oct 27 2010 11:46AM

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