Monument record MHG56035 - Dyke - Balnatink, Latheron

Summary

A dyke noted by Archaeology North Ltd during a 2011 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme.

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Grid reference Centred ND 1548 3091 (47m by 17m)
Map sheet ND13SE
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish LATHERON
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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A dyke noted by Archaeology North Ltd during a 2011 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme. The stone dyke was standing to 0.4m high and the tumble spread 1m wide. It ran along the southern boundary of the nearby croft. It was shown on OS 6" map revised 1905 but not on OS 1st edition surveyed in 1871. <1>

Note: The first grid reference in the report is false. S Salem 16/10/2012

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Higgins, P. 2011. Balnatink Archaeological Walkover Survey. Archaeology North Ltd. Digital. B1.

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Record last edited

Oct 16 2013 4:46PM

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