MHG64316 - Head dyke- Benloit Hill
Summary
Remains of an old head dyke on Benloit Hill, near Drumnadrochit.
Type and Period (1)
- HEAD DYKE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An archaeological survey was undertaken by Headland Archaeology in 1999 for the WGS proposal at Bunloit Hill, Drumnadrochit.
Site No. 3
Location: Balbeg
Class: Dyke
Land use: Rough grazing
Description: Remains of an old head dyke run parallel with a modern post-and-wire fence, 300 m to the north-west of Balbeg. It is built from earth and stone with a steep north-west facing side and a more gentle slope to the south-east. The dyke is spread up to 2.5 m wide and 1.5 m high.
Condition: The dyke is fairly stable and shows no evidence of recent disturbance. <1>
Ordnance Survey Mastermap <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 4857 2397 (434m by 516m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH42SE |
| Civil Parish | URQUHART AND GLENMORISTON |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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