MHG66048 - Fish-weir or causeway - River Hope
Summary
Either a fish-weir or a causeway across the mud to the river at low tide.
Type and Period (2)
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.
Located in the salt-marsh intertidal zone is a linear stone feature, one course high and meandering for up to 36 m from the coast edge to the LWM of the River Hope. This would appear to be either a fish-weir or a causeway across the mud to the river at low tide. This feature has either eroded the salt-marsh to the north of or protected an area to the south which has allowed the salt-marsh to form as this is the only area adjacent to this feature where it is evident. <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 142 Site 5.
- <2> SHG27382 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2009. Getmapping aerial photography 2009. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 4757 6138 (71m by 11m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC46SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
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