MHG57341 - Earthbank/Possible headwall - Corrievuic
Summary
Earthbank/Possible headwall north west of the township of Corrievuic
Type and Period (1)
- HEAD DYKE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
445 Earthbank/Possible headwall - NH 20040 51246 (NE end) On a SW-NE axis to the NW of the main township this turf and stone bank stops abruptly in a peat bog at an altitude of 208m. It takes a sinuous course descending to the SW. It is substantial, 0.7m high and with a spread of 1.5m at this point. There is a bend at NH 19940 51181 after which it is less distinct and follows the course of a small stream southwards for c200m. 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 2001 5122 (41m by 66m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH25SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | CONTIN |
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