MHG51433 - Flow dyke around loop of River Spey, south of Aviemore
Summary
A substantial earth and stone dyke running parallel to the river edge constructed during the 18th or 19th centuries.
Type and Period (3)
- FLOOD DEFENCES (Constructed, 18th Century to 19th Century - 1701 AD? to 1871 AD)
- DYKE (Constructed, 18th Century to 19th Century - 1701 AD? to 1871 AD)
- BANK (EARTHWORK) (Constructed, 18th Century to 19th Century - 1701 AD to 1871 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A substantial stone and rubble dyke runs parallel to the river edge all around the loop of the Spey south of Aviemore. It is marked on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map and may have been constructed as early as the 18th century. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 89207 10542 (502m by 461m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH81SE |
| Civil Parish | ALVIE |
| Geographical Area | BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY |
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Related Investigations/Events (1)
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