MHG54022 - Field Dyke, Lower Baladie
Summary
A field dyke recorded during survey of a water mains replacement. It is shown on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey Map and forms the W boundary of the 'Chapel Field'.
Type and Period (1)
- DYKE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A degraded stone and turf dyke, visible on the 1st Edition OS six inch to one mile map (Ross-shire and Cromarty-shire 1881, sheet xlii) that forms the W boundary of the ‘Chapel Field’. Some of the cobbles recovered in spoil, during de-turfing of this part of the feature, appear to have been roughly dressed. <1><2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG24965 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: McCullagh, C. and Wood, J.. 07/2010. Loandhu to Portmahomack Water Main Renewal: Watching Brief. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. 27/07/2010. Digital. Feature 4.
- <2> SHG23422 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-76. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 8782 7911 (86m by 161m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH87NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
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