MHG64881 - Enclosures, possible farmstead - River Oykel

Summary

Enclosures forming a possible farmstead adjacent to the River Oykel.

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Full Description

Enclosures forming a possible farmstead adjacent to the River Oykel.

The various features are visible in vertical aerial photography and SEPA LiDAR data. A series of dyked enclosures stretch northwards along the west bank of the River Oykel from a point at NGR 234548 903728, with what appear to be the remains of a complex of buildings c.50m to the north at NGR 234531 903791. To the immediate north of the buildings are two areas of rig adjacent to the river. All of the features are enclosed by a dyke. To the immediate south at NGR 234561 903702 are the remains of a further building. <1> <2> <3> <4>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 3448 0384 (214m by 310m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NC30SW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish CREICH

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