EHG3673 - Desk-based assessment and walkover survey - Loch Hope, Eriboll Estate
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Catherine Dagg
Date
May 2011
Description
A desk-based assessment and walkover survey were conducted by C Dagg in 2011 to assess the archaeological impact of a proposed new native woodland planting and regeneration scheme on the Eriboll Estate in Sutherland. The walkover was carried out in two areas designated as 'Compartment 2' and 'Compartment 3'. A survey had been carried out for an area to the south 'Phase (or Compartment) 1' the previous year (see EHG3603). A number of features, including shielings, dyles and walls were recorded, all mostly probably dating to the early modern period, pre-dating the introduction of sheep farming at the beginning of the C19. <1>
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Location
| Location | Loch Hope, Eriboll Estate |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NC 45263 55168 (2661m by 4859m) (3 map features) |
| Map sheet | NC45NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
Related Monuments/Buildings (10)
- MHG11925 Allt Bhreaig (Monument)
- MHG43250 Allt Bhreaig (Monument)
- MHG55761 Bank or dyke - west side of Loch Hope, Durness (Monument)
- MHG17915 Enclosures - Salachaidh, Durness, Sutherland (Monument)
- MHG55764 Possible clearance cairn - Allt an Lochain Duibhaidh, Durness (Monument)
- MHG55757 Possible shieling hut - northwest of Loch Hope, Durness (Monument)
- MHG55762 Retaining wall - west side of Loch Hope, Durness (Monument)
- MHG55763 Wall - Allt an Lochain Duibhaidh, Durness (Monument)
- MHG55759 Wall or pier - west side of Loch Hope, Durness (Monument)
- MHG55760 Wall or pier - west side of Loch Hope, Durness (Monument)
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Record last edited
Nov 27 2014 2:21PM