Monument record MHG54316 - Dry stone field wall, west of Torran, Kishorn

Summary

A partially collapsed dry stone field wall containing a re-used fragment of carved stone.

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Grid reference Centred NG 83589 40005 (163m by 7m) (Centred)
Map sheet NG84SW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish LOCHCARRON

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During a watching brief a dry stone field wall was noted along the northern extent of the site boundary extending from NGR NG 8351 4001 to NG 8367 3999. The wall stands to an average height of 1.0m and is in moderate condition, however sections have partially collapsed. A large fragment of finely carved stone was observed at the western end of the wall re-used as building material (see MHG54317). <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Shaw, C. 03/2010. Kishorn Waste Water Treatment Plant: Archaeological Watching Brief. Jacobs Engineering UK Ltd. Digital.

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Record last edited

Mar 24 2011 10:11AM

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