MHG63079 - Drystone dyke - NW of Coire Achadh nan Gamhna, Morvern
Summary
A drystone dyke to the northwest of Coire Achadh nan Gamhna, Morvern.
Type and Period (1)
- DYKE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A drystone dyke to the northwest of Coire Achadh nan Gamhna, Morvern.
The feature was recorded during a walkover survey by ORCA in 2012 in advance of proposed forestry work by Forestry Commission Scotland. Dry stone dyke mostly covered in vegetation. Some sections have collapsed but substantial remains survive. Continued up and down the slope. Marked on the OS current edition. <1>
Historic 1st Edition OS mapping show that the dyke ran further to the northeast before turning southeast towards the road.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 6905 4911 (225m by 214m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM64NE |
| Civil Parish | MORVERN |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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