MHG66058 - Field walls - Achininver
Summary
Two field-walls running N-S along the contour..
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.
Situated on a grassy slope above the storm-beach lie two field-walls running N-S along the contour. The south section of walling is partially turf-clad and built of small boulders. Standing 1 m high with three courses, it is shadowed along its west edge by modern fencing. Approximately 20 m from the beach this section of walling turns sharply to the north to join the modern fence junction c 15 m away. The walling to the north is in a more ruinous condition and follows the line of the walling to the south of it. This section runs along its west side for 12 m, turning - as does the southern section - to run NE for 20 m. The two sections of walling are 25 m apart. These walls may have been used to canalise the stream nearby, part of which is still visible between the two walls. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2009 vertical aerial photographs although bridge not visible. <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 155 Site 2.
- <2> SHG27382 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2009. Getmapping aerial photography 2009. XY
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 5716 6498 (67m by 54m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC56SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
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