MHG52881 - Field boundary dykes, Mellon Charles
Summary
Two boundary dykes surviving as low rubble footings.
Type and Period (1)
- BOUNDARY DYKE (16th Century to 19th Century - 1560 AD? to 1840 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Two low rubble footings converging just east of the road and continuing as one dyke to the west. These dykes do not conform to and therefore probably pre-date the square layout of the croft holdings. <1><2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG24011 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C. 11/2008. Archaeological walk-over survey: Mellon Charles Water Main Renewal Phase 2. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. 01/12/2008. Digital. Site 6.
- <2> SHG23422 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-76. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 84369 91993 (91m by 52m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG89SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | GAIRLOCH |
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Related Investigations/Events (1)
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