MHG65870 - Dyke - Smoo Inlet
Summary
The remnant of a dyke, running ENE-WSW, marked by small boulders under turf.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A rapid coastal zone assessment survey was conducted by GUARD in the Autumn of 1997 commissioned by Historic Scotland from the Viking and Early Settlement Archaeological Research Project based at the University of Glasgow.
On a grassed slope at the south end of the west side of the inlet is the remnant of a dyke, running ENE-WSW, marked by small boulders under turf along most of its 20 m length with larger boulders at the east end. This dyke is not as well preserved at the west end but appears to turn 90° to run north for 2 m. This dyke runs downslope to the edge of the crags above the inlet and is 0.6 m wide and is the same height as the grass around it except where there are larger boulders at the east end. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2023 vertical aerial photographs. <2>
Note: NGR in report incorrect (TB 11/5/26)
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG21099 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Brady, K. & Morris, C.D.. 1997. North Sutherland Survey: Coastal Zone Assessment Kyle of Durness to Torrisdale Bay. Glasgow University (GUARD). 30/01/1998. . p.75 Site 22.
- <2> SHG29455 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2023. Getmapping aerial photography 2023. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 4185 6720 (17m by 31m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC46NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
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