MHG54217 - Turf dyke, Achiltibuie

Summary

An irregular turf dyke recorded during field survey.

Type and Period (1)

  • DYKE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Turf dyke recorded during field survey.

This low turf and stone dyke follows an irregular route enclosing the area of possible shieling structures. Where it passes
through wet ground it has almost entirely disappeared but on better drained ground is clearly visible and stands up to 0.4m high. At its closest it is only 10m from the present access track. <1>

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Location

Grid reference Centred NC 0487 0621 (200m by 61m) Estimated from sources
Map sheet NC00NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish LOCHBROOM

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