MHG66202 - Quarry - Kyle of Tongue (W)
Summary
A 10 m by 10 m quarry-scoop which is 0.7 m deep.
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Protected Status
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Full Description
A rapid coastal zone assessment survey was conducted by GUARD in the Autumn of 1997 commissioned by Historic Scotland from the Viking and Early Settlement Archaeological Research Project based at the University of Glasgow.
Cut into the slope is at the west side of the modern road is a 10 m by 10 m quarry-scoop which is 0.7 m deep. This may be associated with the construction of the road. This is silting naturally. <1>
Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid coordinates. (TB 24/8/26)
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 5583 5461 (14m by 14m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC55SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | TONGUE |
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