Earthwork record MAB43392 - DANISH DYKE
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Summary
Earth rampart, known as Danish Dyke, traditionally the site of the Danish camp before the battle of Mortlach.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 2414 4111 (475m by 214m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ24SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Aberlour |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Earth rampart, known as Danish Dyke, traditionally the site of the Danish camp before the battle of Mortlach. It survives as the remains of a substantial bank, 3.0m wide and 1m high, with a slight inner ditch. Not a defensive work, but possibly part of a small Medieval park enclosure or coppice bank. It cannot be traced any further to the northeast.
ORDNANCE SURVEY, 1871, Ordnance Name Book, (1869) 63 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1360.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ24SW1;
- NRHE Numlink: 16381;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ24SW0001;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16381 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB1360 Bibliographic reference: ORDNANCE SURVEY. 1871. Ordnance Name Book. (1869) 63.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Aug 22 2017 4:43PM
