MHG56779 - Stone and turf wall - Dirr Wood, Dores
Summary
A wall consisting of stone and turf of unknown date at Dirr Wood, Dores.
Type and Period (1)
- WALL (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A walkover survey was carried out by John Wombell, Anne Coombs and other members of the North of Scotland Archaeological Society (NOSAS) in April 2013 over 2.5 days of an area of Dirr Wood near Dorres. This investigation was carried out to try and put the then recently discovered late Bronze Age hoard at Dores into context with potential sites in the surrounding landscape. A wall consisting of stone and turf material measuring aprroximately 55m in length. The wall was described as measuring 0.4m in height, with a spread of roughly 1.5m [Feature number JW/F202]. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5951 3356 (42m by 39m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH53SE |
| Civil Parish | DORES |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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