MHG54327 - Enclosure, Little Garve
Summary
A turf bank, probably an old enclosure wall, with later drainage ditch.
Type and Period (2)
- ENCLOSURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- BANK (EARTHWORK) (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Ditch and turf bank aligned N-S leading from River Black Water southward; truncated in middle by livestock track and disturbed by burrowing, the ditch runs along line of natural hillslope to E; to S side the present fenceline has replaced the bank; the enclosure is situated at 80m OD on a wide river terrace. 0.75m high from base of ditch, approx 30m long. <1><2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG25227 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Peteranna, M.. 09/2010. Garve to Strathpeffer Water Main Line Renewal: Archaeological Walkover Survey. West Coast Archaeological Services. Digital. Site 2.
- <2> SHG25228 Collection/Project Archive: Peteranna, M. 09/2010. Garve to Strathpeffer Water Main Line Renewal: Archaeological Walkover Survey. West Coast Archaeological Services. Digital. Site 2.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 3946 6244 (12m by 113m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH36SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | FODDERTY |
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