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Sallachy
Dyke(S) (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Sallachy
Classification Dyke(S) (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 136780
Site Number NC50NW 6
NGR NC 548 095
NGR Description From NC 548 095 to NC 550 088
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Highland
- Parish Lairg
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Sutherland
- Former County Sutherland
NC50NW 6 From 548 095 to 550 088
NC 54 09 to NC 54 10 An archaeological survey in advance of the creation of two exclosures to encourage natural regeneration was undertaken on two areas between 100-130m OD on a NE facing slope which falls to the shores of Loch Shin. Within the S exclosure is Sallachy broch (NC50NW 1), a scheduled ancient monument.
The survey recorded a prehistoric settlement and evidence of post-medieval agricultural use:
NC 550 088 - Several turf (and boulder?) dykes c 1m
NC 548 095 wide and 0.3-0.6m high, enclosing rectilinear areas of land.
A copy of the report has been lodged with the NMRS.
Sponsor: Historic Scotland
J Harden 1996
