MHG53129 - Balnakeil Bay South
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- ENCLOSURE (Medieval - 1058 AD? to 1559 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Stones, flush with the turf (hint of very low banks) form an arc c 23 m long which runs from the NW and curves to the S. At the S end the wall turns 90 degrees to run W for c 9 m. Feature is up to 0.6 m wide.
Low dunes. Overlooks Balnakeil Bay to the N.
Part of an enclosure or field.
Recommendations: Survey along with the other ephemeral remains of extensive field systems in this area (eg site 146). Control rabbits. <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 147.
- <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 147.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | NC 3783 6866 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC36NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
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