MHG56469 - Dyke - Culachy Estate

Summary

A post medieval dyke at Culachy Estate.

Type and Period (1)

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

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A post-medieval dyke (site 6) 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 1. The dyke was made of turf and stone, the bank was 1.5m at its maximum width and up to 0.6m in height. The dyke was in a very degraded condition at the time of surveying. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 3586 0422 (12m by 105m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH30SE
Civil Parish BOLESKINE AND ABERTARFF
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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