MHG56288 - Enclosure - Gleann an Dubh-Lochain, Glenelg
Summary
An enclosure noted by WCAS during a 2012 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme.
Type and Period (1)
- ENCLOSURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An enclosure was noted by WCAS during a 2012 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme. They may relate to a postmedieval farmstead in the area (MHG 22365). Located under dense bracken at the south end of the survey area was a stone-built enclosure wall, measuring 48m northeast to southwest, on a southeast-facing slope. The wall, revetted to the south and southeast, was spread 1-1.2m wide and stood 0.5-0.9m high. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 8114 0047 (77m by 87m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG80SW |
| Civil Parish | GLENELG |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/348323/inverie-knoydart-peninsula (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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