MHG52890 - Consumption dyke, Mellon Charles

Summary

A well-constructed broad rubble dyke.

Type and Period (2)

CONSUMPTION DYKE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
BOUNDARY DYKE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

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A well-constructed broad rubble dyke whose function is likely to be equally boundary and consumption of field clearance stones. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<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 15.

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Grid reference	Centred NG 85104 91297 (86m by 116m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NG89SE
Geographical Area	ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish	GAIRLOCH

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

Walkover survey for Phase 2 of Aultbea to Mellon Charles water main renewal (Ref:MNC08) (EHG2837)

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