MHG51494 - Dykes and rig cultivation at Culconich
Summary
Three turf and rubble dykes corresponding to features on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map c.1875. The remains of rig cultivation lie to the south and west.
Type and Period (3)
- ENCLOSURE (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1850 AD?)
- RIG AND FURROW (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1850 AD?)
- DYKE (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1850 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A walkover survey in October 2007 identified two low, indistinct and one substantial turf and rubble dykes corresponding to dykes recorded on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map and appearing the represent attempts to enclose and improve this ground in the mid-19th century. To the west and south of these, outwith the enclosures, are the remains of rig cultivation. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 8700 8984 (100m by 100m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG88NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | GAIRLOCH |
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