MHG10691 - Slag, N bank, R Frithe, Achrimsdale

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IRON WORKING SITE (Undated)

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NC72NE 3 7867 2621.

A heap of iron slag has been exposed by water action on the north bank of the R Frithe at the foot of Achrimsdale Hill c.1 1/2 miles above Allt an Duin Lodge (Altanduin: NC 809 259).
RCAHMS 1911, visited 1909.

About six lumps of bloomery slag are visible in the north bank of the Abhainn na Frithe at NC 7867 2621. Immediately to the E and abutting the slag are the eroded remains of a burnt mound. (See NC72NE 7 ).
Visited by OS (J B) 7 March 1977.

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--- SHG2657 Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1911. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments and Constructions of Scotland. Second report and inventory of monuments and constructions in the county of Sutherland. . 139, No. 385.

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Grid reference	Centred NC 7867 2621 (40m by 40m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NC72NE
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish	KILDONAN

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/6103 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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