MHG66167 - Dykes - Kyle of Tongue (E)
Summary
A stone-and-turf dyke running N-S to the edge of the cliff.
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.
At the top of an almost sheer cliff is a stone-and-turf dyke running N-S to the edge of the cliff and is 1.3 m wide and up to 0.9 m high. This dyke is being damaged by sheep-tracks and grazing. <1>
Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid coordinates. (TB 19/8/26)
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 5798 5661 (13m by 13m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC55NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | TONGUE |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (0)
Comments and Feedback
Do you have any more information about this record? Please feel free to comment with information and photographs, or ask any questions, using the "Disqus" tool below. Comments are moderated, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible.