MHG58192 - Settlement - Dola
Summary
A number of features were identified from aerial photography, within a much larger landscape of activity.
Type and Period (4)
- ENCLOSURE (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- HEAD DYKE (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- SETTLEMENT (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- STRUCTURE (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A number of features were identified from aerial survey, set within a wider landscape. Clearly visible is a head dyke and a number of enclosures and structures. These may comprise a township or settlement, or may be part of a much larger landscape, along with MHG11401 nearby to the north, where a 'settlement' was previously identified, and comprises of similar features across a large area. <1>
This area was photographed during aerial surveys by RCAHMS in 2009 (see link below to HES record for photographs). <2>
GIS spatial data created in 2018 based aerial photography. <1>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 6081 0709 (452m by 622m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC60NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | LAIRG |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/315453/dola (Link to HES Canmore online record)
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