EHG5104 - Walkover survey - Ardmolich Wood, Moidart

Technique(s)

Organisation

AOC Archaeology Group

Date

July 2016

Description

An archaeological walkover survey was undertaken by AOC Archaeology Group in 2016 in Ardmolich Wood, Moidart. The survey recorded 20 archaeological sites comprising mainly platforms, several possible hut circles, field banks and clearance cairns. The excavation at one of the platform structures provided a more in depth understanding of the construction and use of the platforms (see EHG6052). It also provided a record of the site in advance of construction of a forwarding track for felling. A programme of post-excavation work including documentary research was subsequently undertaken, completed in 2018, to analyse the date and function of the platform and place it in the wider context of early industry on Moidart. <1>

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Map

Location

Location Ardmolich Wood, Moidart
Grid reference Centred NM 7122 7138 (1278m by 915m)
Map sheet NM77SW
Civil Parish ARISAIG AND MOIDART
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Geographical Area LOCHABER

Related Monuments/Buildings (19)

  • Charcoal burning platform - Ardmolich, Moidart (Monument)
  • Circular bank - Ardmolich, Moidart (Monument)
  • Clearance cairns - Ardmolich, Moidart (Monument)
  • Clearance cairns - Ardmolich, Moidart (Monument)
  • Cultivation terraces - Ardmolich, Moidart (Monument)
  • Mound - Ardmolich, Moidart (Monument)
  • Possible boundary bank - Ardmolich, Moidart (Monument)
  • Possible charcoal burning platform - Ardmolich, Moidart (Monument)
  • Possible charcoal burning platform - Ardmolich, Moidart (Monument)
  • Possible charcoal burning platform - Ardmolich, Moidart (Monument)
  • Possible charcoal burning platform - Ardmolich, Moidart (Monument)
  • Possible charcoal burning platform - Ardmolich, Moidart (Monument)
  • Possible clearance cairn - Ardmolich, Moidart (Monument)
  • Possible hut circle - Ardmolich, Moidart (Monument)
  • Possible hut circle - Ardmolich, Moidart (Monument)
  • Possible platform - Ardmolich, Moidart (Monument)
  • Possible platform or natural terrace - Ardmolich, Moidart (Monument)
  • Possible platform or natural terrace - Ardmolich, Moidart (Monument)
  • Possible platform or natural terrace - Ardmolich, Moidart (Monument)

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May 19 2023 12:41PM

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