MHG55988 - Dyke - Burn of Olgrinbeg, Halkirk

Summary

A dyke noted by RoCAS during a DBA and walkover survey in 2012 on behalf of the Forestry Commission Scotland.

Type and Period (1)

  • DYKE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A turf dyke was noted during a DBA and walkover survey by RoCAS in 2012 on behalf of Forestry Commission Scotland. It was aligned east-northeast to west-southwest with banks that were spread up to 1m wide and standing up to 0.5m high under grass, rushes and moss and probably formed part of a field boundary. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred ND 1053 5333 (17m by 58m) (2 map features)
Map sheet ND15SW
Civil Parish HALKIRK
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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