MHG58133 - Turf and stone dyke, Ard (Achatatoil)

Summary

Turf and stone dyke, Ard (Achatatoil)

Type and Period (1)

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

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Ard (Achatatoil)

These sites were recorded by NOSAS in 2008/9 as part of an archaeological survey of outer Loch Hourn.

Site 1437. A turf-covered stone wall, 1m high and 1m thick, running E-W from 178102E 812672N to 178170E 812662N. It runs across a bracken covered hillside, terminating at its east end at a rock face. <1>

Note; Site not visible on AP’s so location approximate. (T Blackie 9/7/18)

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG24749 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wombell, J and Hooper, J. 03/2009. A Report on the 2009 Archaeological Survey of Outer Loch Hourn, Inverness-shire. North of Scotland Archaeological Society. Digital. p.69 Site 1437. XY

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Grid reference	Centred NG 7809 1267 (8m by 8m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NG71SE
Civil Parish	GLENELG
Geographical Area	LOCHABER

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Archaeological survey, Outer Loch Hourn (EHG3229)

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