MHG19187 - Dyke - Stirkhill
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- DYKE (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NG88NW 2 NG 8098 8953
(see also NG89SW 6 - 8076 9054, 8077 9043, 8092 9019)
A survey carried out by J Terry for Scotia Archaeology Ltd at Inverasdale in advance of the renewal of the mains water supply pipe recorded a section of stone dyke at NG 8098 8953.
In addition, one of two shallow, sub-circular scoops c10m in diameter was noted at NG 8091 8994 (for the other see NG89SW 6 - 8094 9005). These have been confirmed as quarry pits by Mr J Mackenzie, who recalled that hardcore had been extracted at these locations to repair the B8057 public road prior to tarmacking in 1939/40.
NMRS MS/733/109
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 8098 8953 (30m by 30m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG88NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | GAIRLOCH |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/91043 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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