MHG65678 - Dyke - Armadale Burn

Summary

A low, linear, poorly-defined break in surface.

Type and Period (1)

DYKE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD)

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None recorded

Full Description

A low, linear, poorly-defined break in surface (0.7 m wide and 0.1 m high) includes a few large stones clad in heather. This feature defines the edge between an area of dry turf with thin heather and a lower, less well-drained area with rushes and coarse grasses. The feature is interpreted as a remnant dyke. <1>

Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid coordinates. (TB 10/4/26)

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> 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 13. XY

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Grid reference	Centred NC 7990 6403 (15m by 15m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NC76SE
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish	FARR

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

Walkover Survey - Lednagualin/Ben Ainnie (EHG115)

External Links (1)

https://trove.scot/place/6371 (View record on the HES Trove website)

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