MHG51529 - Drystone dykes - west of Keoltag Drive, Reay
Summary
Two drystone dykes depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map c.1872, to be retained within new housing development.
Type and Period (1)
- BOUNDARY DYKE (Constructed, 18th Century to 19th Century - 1750 AD to 1872 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Two dykes were noted during an evaluation in advance of a new housing development. Both are recorded on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map c.1872. The dykes are to be retained within the new development. <1>-<3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG24052 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C. 12/2008. Land W of Keoltag Drive, Reay, Caithness: Erection of 20 new houses - Archaeological Trial Trenching. Unaffiliated. Digital. pp 5. XY
- <2> SHG23773 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-3. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Caithness (surveyed 1870-72). Digital.
- <3> SHG23419 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1964-73. Ordnance Survey 25 inch map: Epoch 5a. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 97125 64867 (136m by 153m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC96SE |
| Civil Parish | REAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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