MHG53138 - Kyle of Durness East
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (2)
- BOUNDARY WALL (Medieval - 1058 AD? to 1559 AD?)
- SHIELING HUT? (Medieval - 1058 AD? to 1559 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Linear stony feature, comprising a tumbled line of quartzite subangular blocks and rubble c 95 m long N/S and up to 2 m wide. At the S end a small 'D-shaped' structure abuts the wall on the W, 4.3 m N/S x 3.6 m externally, with wall two stones wide (with gap between stones) or one large boulder wide (c0.6 m). The wall twists and weaves along the contour and limestone crags and is difficult to distinguish in places from the general glacial debris around it, from which the wall is built. At N end it turns to W for 4.2 m.
In sloping , W-facing valley between limestone outcrops and dunes to N and S, under thin heather and grass cover. Overlooks mouth of Kyle of Durness.
Field boundary or wall for stock control, with possible shieling structure attached.
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 158.
- <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 158.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | NC 3768 6821 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC36NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (0)
Comments and Feedback
Do you have any more information about this record? Please feel free to comment with information and photographs, or ask any questions, using the "Disqus" tool below. Comments are moderated, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible.