MHG66112 - Dry-stone walling - An Fhoigh
Summary
A stretch of dry-stone walling c 1 m high and 0.50 m wide.
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 high dunes above a sandy beach to the west side of the Kyle of Tongue is a stretch of dry-stone walling c 1 m high and 0.50 m wide. The visible portion is c 2 m in length and eroding from dunes at the edge of the beach. This stretch of walling appears to be on the same line as a low bank of stones which lead away across the beach. This could possibly be a fish-trap, and is marked on the 1:10,560 map as "Sron a' Chorain" (although this could be partly natural). The wall is set within the sand-dunes, however the exposed section is open to the full force of tidal-erosion. <1>
Note; Report NGR is incorrect and site not visible on AP's so location very approximate. (TB 14/8/26)
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.177 Site 37.
- <2> SHG29455 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2023. Getmapping aerial photography 2023. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 5865 6064 (14m by 14m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC56SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | TONGUE |
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