MHG28800 - Sallachy

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NC50NW 6 From 548 095 to 550 088

NC 54 09 to NC 54 10 An archaeological survey in advance of the creation of two exclosures to encourage natural regeneration was undertaken on two areas between 100-130m OD on a NE facing slope which falls to the shores of Loch Shin. Within the S exclosure is Sallachy broch (NC50NW 1), a scheduled ancient monument.
The survey recorded a prehistoric settlement and evidence of post-medieval agricultural use:
NC 550 088 - Several turf (and boulder?) dykes c 1m
NC 548 095 wide and 0.3-0.6m high, enclosing rectilinear areas of land.
A copy of the report has been lodged with the NMRS.
Sponsor: Historic Scotland
J Harden 1996

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--- SHG1462 Text/Publication/Article: Harden, J. 1996. 'Sallachy (Lairg parish), survey, prehistoric settlement, post-medieval agriculture', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1996, p.67. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 67. 67.

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Grid reference	Centred NC 5479 0950 (30m by 30m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NC50NW
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish	LAIRG

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/136780 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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