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.
Type and Period (2)
- DYKE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- ENCLOSURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
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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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 3954 6070 (155m by 152m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH36SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | CONTIN |
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