MHG64821 - Dyke - Abhainn Alligin
Summary
Running SW from a distinct cliff are the remains of a dyke.
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Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A walkover survey and desk-based assessment for the National Trust estate at Torridon was carried out by J Wordsworth and J Harden between 1996 and 2002.
At NG83205865 running SW from a distinct cliff are the remains of a dyke c0.5m high spread to cl m wide and c60m long. It links with a similar wall extending from the NW corner of the well-preserved enclosure (T0R106) to form a substantial enclosure 200m by c170m. The area SE of this is a compex area of flood debris, possible clearance cairns and the remains of short lengths of drystone dykes. <1>
Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid coordinates. (TB 17/10/25)
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 8320 5865 (31m by 31m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG85NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | APPLECROSS |
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