MHG52594 - Possible turf dyke, Goirtean Forlaich

Summary

A turf dyke visible on aerial photographs, possibly the original boundary between Loch Uisge and Ceann na Coille townships.

Type and Period (1)

  • BOUNDARY DYKE? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

What appear to be two sections of turf dyke are visible on the aerial photographs but were not located on the ground. They may represent the original boundary between Loch Uisge and Ceann na Coille townships.
The two sections of dyke identified on the aerial photographs are both well above the most recently proposed line of the pipeline from Loch Uisge to the turbine house and will not be affected <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NM 81934 54718 (48m by 193m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NM85SW
Civil Parish ARDGOUR
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

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