MHG53892 - Turf bank and ditch, Strath Lunndaidh
Summary
A small heather covered turf bank, probably associated with a small cultivated area which it appears to protect.
Type and Period (2)
- BANK (EARTHWORK) (Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2400 BC? to 560 AD?)
- DITCH (Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2400 BC? to 560 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Small, heather covered turf bank, with a clogged pitch on its upside, possibly associated with the cultivated area to its south-east, which it appears to protect. It trends 070° from here, diagonally across the contours and fizzles out after 20m. It is only 0.4m high and 0.8m wide. <1>
The entry for this site in the gazetteer of <1> is entitled a clearance cairn, but this would not appear to be what the description represents. A Bronze Age/Iron Age date is suggested. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | NC 7904 0065 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC70SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | GOLSPIE |
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.