Monument record MHG55906 - Dyke - SW of Garve, Contin

Summary

A 'U' shaped dyke was noted southwest of Garve, Contin, during a walkover survey by Wardell Armstrong in 2011.

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Grid reference Centred NH 3954 6070 (155m by 152m)
Map sheet NH36SE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish CONTIN

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A 'U' shaped dyke was noted on the higher ground southwest of Garve, Contin, during a walkover survey by Wardell Armstrong in 2011 in advance of the proposed replacement of the Beauly - Mossford Overhead Line. <1>

This enclosure is not shown on the available OS 1:10,560 1st and 2nd Edition maps. When viewed on aerial photographs it can be seen to be extending much further on the higher ground that indicated in <1> and to form an enclosure.

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Anon. 2012. Beauly Mossford 132kV Transmission Line Replacement Environmental Statement. Wardell Armstrong. Digital. HA4.

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Record last edited

Aug 28 2013 2:21PM

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