MHG59538 - Dyke - Allt a' Chroinn
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A stretch of well-made drystone walling was recorded during an NTS pre-afforestation survey of Kintail and West Affric in 1997. It was located on the north bank of the Allt a' Chroinn to the west of the waterfall. It measured c.0.9m wide and c0.5m high. It did not extend further west, and a tiny structure had been built in conjunction with this dyke. <1>
On the north bank of the Allt a'Chroinn to the west of the waterfall is a stretch of well-made drystone walling c0.9m wide and 0.5m high. It does not extend further to the west. A tiny structure has been built in conjunction with this dyke c1m in diameter with walls c0.2m wide and c0.3m high. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG22149 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wordsworth. J. & Harden, J.. 1997. Kintail and West Affric Archaeological Survey. Wordsworth Archaeological Services. 18/06/2004. Paper and Digital. KIN092. XY
- <2> SHG21324 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wordsworth J. 1997. Inversheil: Crofter Forestry, Archaeological Survey. Wordsworth Archaeological Services. 30/04/1997. Digital (scanned as PDF). Site 1.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 9477 2007 (60m by 60m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG92SW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | GLENSHIEL |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (2)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/317553/allt-a-chroinn (Link to online HES Trove record)
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