MHG56059 - Dyke - Braemore, Latheron

Summary

A dyke noted by RoCAS during a 2012 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme.

Type and Period (1)

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

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Full Description

A dyke was noted by RoCAS during a 2012 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme. It was a moss and grass-covered stone or turf dyke with banks spread 2-2.5m and standing 0.5-0.6m high. It was similar to Site 5. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG25833 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Peteranna, M.. 2012. Braemore, Caithness, Diamond Jubilee Woods: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey. Ross & Cromarty Archaeological Services. 2012-13/BRA12. Digital. Site 9.

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Grid reference	Centred ND 0712 3008 (76m by 161m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	ND03SE
Civil Parish	LATHERON
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

DBA and Walkover Survey - Braemore, Latheron (Ref:BRA12) (EHG3773)

External Links (1)

https://canmore.org.uk/site/346487/braemore (Link to online HES Canmore record)

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