Monument record MHG56068 - Dyke - Braemore, Latheron

Summary

A dyke noted by RoCAS during a 2012 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme.

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Grid reference Centred ND 0634 3022 (93m by 41m)
Map sheet ND03SE
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish LATHERON
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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A dyke was noted by RoCAS in a 2012 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme. It was described as a moss-, reed- and grass-covered boulder-built dyke, partially sub-peat, that comprised a single course of boulders. It measured 0.5m wide and stood up to 0.4m high. <1>


<1> Peteranna, M., 2012, Braemore, Caithness, Diamond Jubilee Woods: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey, Site 19 (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG25833.

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Peteranna, M.. 2012. Braemore, Caithness, Diamond Jubilee Woods: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey. Ross & Cromarty Archaeological Services. 2012-13/BRA12. Digital. Site 19.

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Record last edited

Oct 25 2013 11:27AM

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