MHG65480 - Boulder dyke - Inveran Wood
Summary
A boulder dyke in Inveran Wood.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A boulder dyke in Inveran Wood. 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 12: NH 5677 9764 (corrected)
Running northeast for c90m from a forest ride are the remains of a substantial boulder dyke. The stones measure up to 1m in diameter and are the only feature of the dyke to survive, so it is unclear whether the remainder of the dyke structure was of turf or stone. It is not shown on earlier OS maps. The north edge of the dyke has been disturbed by previous forestry operations but the lack of large stones to the northeast suggest it may not have extended much further. Near the east end of the dyke is a rectangular cut c 10m square (not measured on the ground). This, at the time of the survey, was thought to be the result of modern forestry operations but it may, in retrospect, mark an enclosure connected with the dyke. The dating and function of the dyke is uncertain. Recommendation: This dyke should be preserved as sufficiently distinct from the other features recorded to represent a different period of use for this land. A 5m unplanted zone should be left on either side of the dyke. Contractors should be made aware of the dyke's location to prevent its damage during felling operations. <1>
The feature may be partially visible at the corrected NGR in SEPA/Scottish Gov LiDAR data. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG21460 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wordsworth, J. & Kendrick, J.. 1998. Inveran, Achany Wood, Lairg: An Archaeological Survey. Wordsworth Archaeological Services. 14/12/2000. . Site 12.
- <2> SHG29248 Dataset/Geospatial Data: Atkins & BLOM. 2011-12. LiDAR for Scotland Phase 1 - DSM. Atkins & Blom. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5677 9765 (107m by 37m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH59NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | CREICH |
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