MHG66121 - Quarry - Kyle of Tongue
Summary
Appears to be field-clearance dumped in an old quarry-hole.
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.
In a grassy field above a shingle-beach is a large triangular scoop, 29 m WNW by 14 m across at its widest point, up to 2 m deep at the middle and with a 3 m wide flat bottom. There is an up-cast heap at the shore-side which forms a steep bank. There is also a large boulder-spread at the N of the base. This appears to be field-clearance dumped in an old quarry-hole. The up-cast bank is eroding and rabbit-burrowing is de-stabilising the sides. <1>
Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid coordinates. (TB 14/8/26)
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 5790 5999 (26m by 26m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC55NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | TONGUE |
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