MHG63963 - Rubble dyke - Loch na Garbh Uidhe, Assynt
Summary
A length of rubble dyke at Loch na Garbh Uidhe, Assynt.
Type and Period (1)
- DYKE (18th Century to 19th Century - 1750 AD? to 1850 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A length of rubble dyke at Loch na Garbh Uidhe, Assynt.
The dyke was recorded by C Dagg in 2002 during a survey undertaken in advance of a proposed woodland creation scheme. Site 5: Possible dyke terminal at NC 1631 2499. Rubble walling crossing the gravel beach and extending into the loch may be the terminal of a dyke which could not be traced through the bracken, or may have been some form of landing point for boat access. <1>
The possible continuation of the dyke can be seen on vertical aerial photographs taken in 2009. It runs southeast from the loch roughly parallel to the side of a small burn for c.16m before turning eastwards, in which direction it meanders for at least 85m. It may, however, connect with another dyke further to the east (see MHG63961). <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG21845 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C.. 2002. Archaeological Evaluation of the Area of a Proposed Woodland Grant Scheme at Loch na Garbh Uidhe, Assynt, Sutherland. Catherine Dagg. 10/09/2002. Paper and Digital. Site 5.
- <2> SHG27382 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2009. Getmapping aerial photography 2009. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 1636 2498 (104m by 42m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC12SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | ASSYNT |
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