Strathmashie Forest, Druim An Aird North East
Dyke (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Strathmashie Forest, Druim An Aird North East
Classification Dyke (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Druim An Aird North East 3
Canmore ID 276997
Site Number NN59SE 51
NGR NN 5778 9009
NGR Description 5778 9009 to 5779 9008
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/276997
- Council Highland
- Parish Laggan
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Badenoch And Strathspey
- Former County Inverness-shire
NN59SE 51 5778 9009 to 5779 9008
A probable dyke was recorded here during a detailed archaeological survey of Strathmashie Community Forest near Laggan, Highland. The probable dyke was located on a slight slope in a light pine forest. It survives today as a bending turf-covered linear feature. Stones are visible through the turf and the structure exists to a height of 0.5m and 1m in width. It runs S and then turns 90 degrees to the E. It appears to be the remains of an enclosure dyke.The survey was carried out to assess the evidence for past human use and to ascertain whether there was enough archaeology to develop a heritage trail in the forest.
D Sneddon 2005
