Monument record MHG56479 - Dyke - Culachy Estate

Summary

A post-medieval dyke at Culachy Estate.

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Grid reference Centred NH 3703 0538 (47m by 223m)
Map sheet NH30NE
Old County INVERNESS-SHIRE
Civil Parish BOLESKINE AND ABERTARFF
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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A post-medieval boundary dyke (site 19) was surveyed by West Coast Archaeological Services in March 2013 during a walkover survey in advance of a proposed woodland creation scheme. This feature was found in survey area 3. The boundary dyke was made of stone and turf. The bank was 1.8m at its maximum width and up to 0.8m in height. The dyke was in a very degraded condition at the time of surveying. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Birch, S.. 2013. Woodland Planting Scheme: Archaeological desk-based assessment and walkover survey: Culachy Estate - Fort Augustus, Highland. West Coast Archaeological Services. Digital. (Site 19).

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Record last edited

Jan 29 2014 9:39AM

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