MHG65477 - Dyke - N of Inveran
Summary
Remains of a dyke in Achany Wood, Inveran.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Remains of a dyke in Achany Wood, Inveran. It was seen and recorded during a survey in 1998 by Wordsworth Archaeological services in advance of a proposed woodland planting scheme. (NOTE: all site NGRS supplied in the report are incorrect and have been corrected using comparison between the plan supplied in the report, available aerial photography, historic OS mapping and SEPA/Scottish Gov LiDAR data)
Site 8: NH 5692 9800 (corrected)
An irregular drystone dyke can be traced running approximately northeast-southwest from the modern track to the enclosure owned by the Scottish Hydro. Its course beyond this could not be seen. The style of dyking is either early 19thC or predates the introduction of sheep to the area. It was not shown on the earlier OS maps. It cannot be traced south of the road unless Site 4 is a continuation of it. The styles of construction are markedly different, suggesting these are features of different periods. Recommendation: This should be protected from damage during felling and a strip 5m either side left unplanted. <1>
NOTE: This dyke is not shown on historic OS mappng and is not visible in vertical aerial photography [IS-L 13/01/2026].
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5692 9800 (40m by 40m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH59NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | CREICH |
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