MHG642384 - Turf dyke - Loch Beannach, Assynt
Summary
The low turf remains of a dyke running from the northeast shore of Loch Beannach.
Type and Period (1)
- DYKE (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. 18: Turf dyke. The low turf remains of a dyke running from the northeast shore of Loch Beannach, where it extends into the water. It meanders eastwards then turns to run southeast in a straight line across the boggy level ground to join the dyke (Site no. 17). <1>
NGR adjusted based on 1999-2001 vertical aerial photographs. <2>
Note; southern extent of dyke not visible on aerial photgraphs (TB 6/5/25)
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 18.
- <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 1455 2687 (120m by 31m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC12NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | ASSYNT |
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