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MHG65467 - Turf and stone banks - Dubh Chlais

Summary

Two long turf and stone banks which extend north and west of the area.

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At the confluence of Allt na Droma Leithe and the Allt an Fheadain at least one hut-circle and group of shieling-huts, enclosed by a series of banks, were recorded by Headland Archaeology during a pre-afforestation survey.

Most of the features are enclosed by two long turf and stone banks which extend north and west of the area and adjoin a major area of prehistoric and medieval to post-medieval settlement on the north of the River Sand. The full extent of these two banks is indicated on Figure 1. Shorter sections of bank may form part of an enclosure that lies partially within the survey area. The banks and buildings in this group of features are generally stable and show little evidence of recent disturbance. Sections of bank close to the water courses are susceptible to erosion. Walls of structures are generally very low and spread and are unlikely to collapse further without deliberate disturbance. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 1999-2001 vertical aerial photographs. <2>

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Grid reference	Centred NG 7742 8002 (666m by 521m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NG78SE
Geographical Area	ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish	GAIRLOCH

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