MHG66304 - Field system - Sandwood Bay
Summary
An area approximately 100m E-W and 60m N-S showing clear traces of rig at 4-5m centres.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Feature 3; On the grassy area above the lower cliffs, which slopes up at modest gradient towards the upper cliffs to the south, there is an area approximately 100m E-W and 60m N-S showing clear traces of rig at 4-5m centres. The area is delimited at its west end by a stone and turf dyke (up to) 0.8m high, spanning between the lower and upper cliffs. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 1999-2001 vertical aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG21106 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Waterton, J.. 1998. An archaeological field survey of parts of the John Muir Trust's Sandwood Estate, Highland (Sutherland Area). Association of Certificated Field Archaeologists (ACFA). 10/07/1998. Digital. Feature 2.2b.2.
- <2> SHG27491 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 1999-2001. Get Mapping colour vertical aerial photography 1999-2001 (The Millennium Map). XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 2105 6489 (73m by 73m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC26SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | EDDRACHILLIS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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