MHG65658 - Dyke - Armadale Burn
Summary
An east/west field dyke extends for circa 70 m across the contours of a west-facing, terraced slope.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
This feature was recorded by Mercer (1981).
An east/west field dyke extends for circa 70 m across the contours of a west-facing, terraced slope. On the lower or downslope part of this feature, a single course of large stones (up to 0.5 m) forms the outer face at each side of an earthen core. Upslope, there are no visible stones and the dyke slopes gently from a rounded apex to a broad base. The maximum dimensions of this feature are width, 1.5 m and height, 0.5 m. At the time of survey the dyke supported heather and grasses upslope, but was obscured by bracken downslope. <1>
Note: Site appears to have been demolished duuring the road contruction. (TB 8/4/26)
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG2511 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mercer, R J. 1981. Archaeological field survey in northern Scotland: volume II, 1980-81. University of Edinburgh. 30/12/1981. Paper and Digital. Site 147.
- <2> SHG21079 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: O'Sullivan, J. & Duffy, A.. 1994. Archaeological survey on the proposed road-line of the A836 from Lednagualin to Ben Ainnie, Highland Region: survey results. AOC (Scotland) Ltd. 30/09/1994. Digital (scanned as PDF). Site 4. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 7985 6393 (19m by 18m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC76SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | FARR |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://trove.scot/place/6371 (View record on the HES Trove website)
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