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MHG65539 - Prehistoric field system - Dirr Wood

Summary

Remains of a Prehistoric field system in Dirr Wood.

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Remains of a Prehistoric field system, including at least one possible enclosure, in Dirr Wood. Components of the system were recorded by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2015 during a walkover survey in advance of a proposed water main scheme.

Features 21-28: Aligned northwest-southeast and under dense vegetation are the low and ephemeral remains of a series of stone walls spread 1m-1.5m wide and 0.25m-0.5m high. <1>

At least one additional wall line, apparently missed by the surveyor, is visible on vertical aerial photographs and Scottish Gov/SEPA LiDAR data. There are also vague suggestions that at least some of the wall lines may continue to the southeast. <2> <3>

NOTE: All NGRs and GIS depictions for the individual earthworks provided in <1> appear to be c.12m too far south, possibly caused by a GPS error or inaccuracy during the survey [IS-L 12/02/2026].

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Grid reference	Centred NH 6019 3388 (136m by 147m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH63SW
Civil Parish	DORES
Geographical Area	INVERNESS

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