MHG54329 - Earthen bank, Little Garve
Summary
A turf-covered linear earthen bank.
Type and Period (2)
- BANK (EARTHWORK) (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- BOUNDARY BANK (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Turf and earthen bank aligned ENE-WSW; a large cairn of clearance stone lies across the bank on the central S side; parallel to present fenceline to N side; situated at 80m OD on a wide river terrace. 1.0m wide by 0.5 high; approx 460 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 4.
- <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 4.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 3939 6234 (409m by 212m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH36SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | FODDERTY |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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