MHG51466 - Boundary dyke around Mullans Wood
Summary
An early 19th-century stone and earth dyke bounding the west and south sides of the wood.
Type and Period (1)
- BOUNDARY DYKE (Constructed, 19th Century - 1801 AD? to 1833 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Mullans Wood is bounded to the west and south by a stone and earth dyke of early 19th-century type, stone faced on the outer side and banked on the inner. Mature beech trees are growing on the dyke. This is evidence that the wood was first planted during the initial enclosure of the commonty in 1819. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 57589 52504 (502m by 268m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH55SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | KILLEARNAN |
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