MHG53023 - Keoldale
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- LAZY BEDS (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Extending from fence by beach to 30 m contour:
a) Area of lazybeds running down slope SW/NE, each 3.5-4 m wide. Small clearance cairn measuring 2 m SW/NE x 1 m (at NC 3767 6635), among beds.
b) Another area of lazaybeds at NC 3762 6643 - each 2.6 m SW/NE x 2 m - exposed in sandblow. On NW edge of main field.
Gradual W-facing slope overlooking Kyle of Durness. Under grass, some bracken on higher parts, occasional small sandblows.
Lazybeds, shown on Roy's map (c 1745).
Recommendations: None. <1><2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG24622 Dataset/Database File: Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). 2003. Site gazetteer: Loch Borralie, Kyle of Durness. Site 4.
- <2> SHG24621 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lelong, O and MacGregor, G. 2003. Loch Borralie, Kyle of Durness: Project 950. Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). Digital. Site 4.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | NC 3768 6637 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC36NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
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