MHG53983 - Earthwork ramp, Garbh-leathad

Summary

A steep earthwork ramp, recorded during walkover survey.

Type and Period (1)

RAMP (19th Century - 1801 AD? to 1900 AD?)

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Full Description

An almost impossibly steep ramp connects the grassy slope below with heather and boulder-covered hillside above, trending directly up the slope (Plate 33). It is built up across a hollow at the base of the steep slope and is 4m wide at its base, tapering to 2m at its top. <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 85.

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Grid reference	NC 7637 0978 (point)
Map sheet	NC70NE
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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