MHG57339 - Earthbank/headwall, Scardroy, Ballinan, River Meig

Summary

Earthbank/headwall at Scardroy, Ballinan, River Meig

Type and Period (1)

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

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

417 Earthbank/Headwall - NH 20629 52029 (NNE end) to NH 20490 51698 (SSW end) An incomplete earthbank can be traced for approximately 360m. It is much more complete in its lower SSW half where it bounds a grassy fertile spur. Here it is generally 0.5m high, with a spread of 1-1.5m. It was recorded by NOSAS in 2007 as part of the Scotland's Rural Past Project. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 2055 5187 (135m by 347m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH25SW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish CONTIN

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