Monument record MHG54110 - Promontory, mound and wall, Culbokie Loch

Summary

A promontory and mound with a wall was reported to the HER at this location, on the shore of Culbokie Loch.

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Grid reference NH 61144 59103 (point) (Centred)
Map sheet NH65NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER

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'A promontory and mound with a wall in the wooded area around the loch' was reported by a participant in the Black Isle Heritage Memories project. <1>

The location subsequently reported to the HER was NH 61144 59103. The promontory is shown on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, when the Loch was a much larger body of water. No trace of the mound and wall was traceable on aerial photography. <2><3>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Text/Report: McCullagh, C. 09/2010. Black Isle Heritage Memories: Remembering your Community Avoch, Culbokie and Tore. Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). Yes. Digital. C1.
  • <2> Text/Correspondence: Mackenzie, A. 11/2010. Email correspondence from Allan MacKenzie regarding site at Culbokie Loch. Yes. Digital.
  • <3> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-76. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.

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Record last edited

Nov 29 2010 10:45AM

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