MHG53960 - Irregular stone dyke, Garbh-leathad

Summary

60m long section of irregular turf and stone dyke, recorded during walkover survey.

Type and Period (1)

DYKE (Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2400 BC? to 560 AD?)

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Full Description

Turf and stone dyke in heather-covered area is spread to 3m and stands 0.4m high (Plate 24). It trends S to a 4m diameter clearance cairn and sinuously on for 60m.

Interpreted as possibly of prehistoric date. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG24936 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 05/2010. Sciberscross, Clyne, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Digital. Feature 61.

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Grid reference	NC 7672 1025 (point)
Map sheet	NC71SE
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish	ROGART

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

Walk-Over Survey at Sciberscross, Clyne, Sutherland (EHG3330)

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