MHG56035 - Dyke - Balnatink, Latheron

Summary

A dyke noted by Archaeology North Ltd during a 2011 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme.

Type and Period (1)

  • DYKE (Unknown date)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A dyke noted by Archaeology North Ltd during a 2011 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme. The stone dyke was standing to 0.4m high and the tumble spread 1m wide. It ran along the southern boundary of the nearby croft. It was shown on OS 6" map revised 1905 but not on OS 1st edition surveyed in 1871. <1>

Note: The first grid reference in the report is false. S Salem 16/10/2012

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred ND 1548 3091 (47m by 17m) (2 map features)
Map sheet ND13SE
Civil Parish LATHERON
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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