MHG661782 - Dykes and drainage channels - Kyle of Tongue (E)
Summary
On unimproved pasture on a raised-beach is a complex of drainage-channels and dykes.
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.
On unimproved pasture on a raised-beach is a complex of drainage-channels and dykes. There is a canalised burn, running SW-NE downslope from a N-S dyke at the top of the field. There are up-cast boulder and turf-clad banks at either side. Running N-S at right-angles to this is a channel with up-cast banks which runs for 40 m and is now silted-up. This is part of a quite elaborate drainage-system in this boggy area. <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.205 Site 47.
- <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 5886 5778 (72m by 71m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC55NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | TONGUE |
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