MHG3226 - Remains of Rampart and Ditch, Cabrich Wood
Summary
Disjointed remains of rampart and ditch. It is not know what, if any, other features are associated with these defensive earthworks.
Type and Period (2)
- RAMPART? (Unknown date)
- DITCH (Unknown date)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The Inverness Field Club, led by Donald Coghill, surveyed a number of sites in the Aird area between 1987 and 1989. Disjointed sections of rampart with ditches running south to north. In the best section the rampart has a ditch 7 to 8 yards distant at each side. This earthwork may not be unconnected with Dun Mor hill fort above. <1>
Note: Site not identifiable on aerial photographs so location based on grid coordinates. (T. Blackie 30/06/23)
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5370 4330 (30m by 30m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH54SW |
| Civil Parish | KILTARLITY AND CONVINTH |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/76583 (View HES Canmore entry for this site)
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