MHG659370 - Cultivation rigs - Ard Neackie
Summary
A large area of cultivation rigs and an associated field-dyke.
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 the land-bridge that forms part of the tombola on the east side of the loch is a large area of cultivation rigs and an associated field-dyke. The dyke is represented by a line of large and small boulders, most at least partially under turf. The rigs begin on the level ground and continue on the sloping ground up towards the road. This is contra the NMRS entry by OS (NKB) in 1978 for the hut-circle NC 45 NE 7 in the vicinity (but outside the area of this survey): these rigs may not necessarily be associated with this hut-circle, but as they are evident on the ground around and below it, it seems likely. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 1999-2001 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 122 Site 40.
- <2> SHG27491 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 1999-2001. Get Mapping colour vertical aerial photography 1999-2001 (The Millennium Map). XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 4509 5970 (202m by 471m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC45NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
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