MHG61894 - Dykes - Hill of Shebster, Caithness

Summary

Dykes at Hill of Shebster, Caithness.

Type and Period (1)

DYKE (Medieval to 18th Century - 1500 AD? to 1800 AD?)

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Dykes at Hill of Shebster, Caithness.

Dykes identified in LiDAR data gathered by AOC Archaeology in 2011 as part of the mitigation for the visual impact on the archaeological landscape associated with the proposed Baillie Hill windfarm, Caithness. <1>

There are other dykes visible in the LiDAR data but not previously identified. None of these dykes are shown on the OS 1st or 2nd Edition 6" and 25" maps [IS-L 03/07/2020].

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG26164 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Cavers, G.. 2012. Baillie Hill and Cnoc Freiceadain, Caithness: LiDAR Survey. AOC Archaeology Group. Digital. Lines 4, 5. XY

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Grid reference	Centred ND 0122 6418 (516m by 166m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	ND06SW
Civil Parish	REAY
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

LiDAR survey - Baillie Hill and Cnoc Freiceadain, Caithness (Ref:21585) (EHG4017)

External Links (1)

http://bronzeagecaithness.aocarchaeology.com/lidar/ (View LiDAR data online)

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