MHG642342 - Turf dyke - Leitir Easaich, Assynt
Summary
This dyke runs north then curves east to join another dyke.
Type and Period (2)
- DYKE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- STOREHOUSE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A rapid walk-over survey was conducted over an area affected by the proposed Woodland Grant Scheme at Little Assynt by C. Dagg in 1999.
Site no. 5: Turf dyke. This dyke runs north then curves to join the dyke (Site no. 6.) At its northernmost point a storage structure is built into the dyke, and 20m. south of this is a clearance cairn.<1>
NGR adjusted based on 2009 vertical aerial photographs. <2>
Note; Grid co-ordinates in report do not match position on report map. (TB 21/5/25)
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG21343 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C.. 1999. An Archaeological Survey of the Proposed Woodland Grant Scheme at Little Assynt, Assynt, Sutherland. Catherine Dagg. 31/05/1999. . Site 5.
- <2> SHG27382 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2009. Getmapping aerial photography 2009. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 1655 2676 (62m by 127m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC12NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | ASSYNT |
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