MHG54330 - Ditch and bank, Little Garve
Summary
Turf and earthen bank aligned NNW-SSE with a square-cut ditch along the west side of the bank.
Type and Period (2)
- BOUNDARY BANK (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- DITCH (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Turf and earthen bank aligned NNW-SSE with a square-cut ditch alongside to the west; the boundary curves eastward midway along the coniferous forest where it is lined with deciduous trees; two parallel fence lines to the W side of the enclosure bank appear to mark a disused 2.5m-wide old track or road. Less than 2m wide x 0.75m high; ditch 0.5m wide x 0.4m deep.
A boundary line is depicted in the same location, along the western edge of the forest, on the 1st edition OS 6-inch map, and appears to bind the forested area to the east, which is still present today. The ditch line, which continues through the planted area, appears to match a single line leading to a plant nursery on the 1st edition 6-inch map <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 5. XY
- <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 5.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 3999 6177 (373m by 336m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH36SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | FODDERTY |
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