MHG62382 - Dyke - Morangie Forest, Edderton

Summary

Dyke in Morangie Forest, Edderton

Type and Period (1)

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

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

In August 2015, a walkover survey was undertaken in Morangie Forest, Edderton by Anne Coombs on behalf of the Forestry Commission Scotland to identify and demarcate archaeological sites in advance of pre-thinning operations.

Dyke; on the south side of the old track within the forestry plantation. This dyke is not recorded on the 1st Edition map but on the later OS Six inch map 1888-1913. <1>

2nd Edition OS 6" <2>

Note; Dyke co-ordinates based on 2nd Edition OS 6"as not visible on aerial photographs. (T.Blackie 16/9/21)

Sources/Archives (2)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 7290 8335 (5m by 69m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH78SW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish EDDERTON

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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Investigations/Events (1)

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