MHG56479 - Dyke - Culachy Estate

Summary

A post-medieval dyke at Culachy Estate.

Type and Period (1)

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

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A post-medieval boundary dyke (site 19) was surveyed by West Coast Archaeological Services in March 2013 during a walkover survey in advance of a proposed woodland creation scheme. This feature was found in survey area 3. The boundary dyke was made of stone and turf. The bank was 1.8m at its maximum width and up to 0.8m in height. The dyke was in a very degraded condition at the time of surveying. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 3703 0538 (47m by 223m) (3 map features)
Map sheet NH30NE
Civil Parish BOLESKINE AND ABERTARFF
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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