MHG659356 - Old road - Eriboll (E)
Summary
A length of old road running from the modern A838 to the shore in a NW-SE direction for 35 m.
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.
A length of old road running from the modern A838 to the shore in a NW-SE direction for 35 m. This road is up to 3.5 m wide and is dry-stone revetted on the entire length of the seaward side and for a small section of the landward side at the NW end. This reverting is collapsing and the seaward edge of the road is being eroded. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2009 vertical aerial photographs. <2>
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 117 Site 26.
- <2> SHG27382 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2009. Getmapping aerial photography 2009. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 4495 5854 (20m by 28m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC45NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
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