MHG13113 - Cnoc an T-Seagaill
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (2)
- (Former Type) BROCH? (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)
- MOUND (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
? Broch. Diameter: 50m. Mound with walling. Grass cover. In association with rectangular (70m x 60m) enclosure. Elevation: 152m. (500') OD NC 246134. <1>
At NC 2443 1353, in a loop of the Ledbeg River,is a grass-covered conical mound which may cover the remains of a broch or other large structure. The shape and size of the mound suggest a human origin. An earthen (?) bank of later date crosses the W. side of the mound and cuts off the promontory, while a larger stone dyke, also cutting off the promontory, lies outside this to the W. This may be the broch (?) referred to by Mercer in <1> as lying at NC 246 134.
(HRA:RBG:8.5.1981)
Letter to R J Mercer querying the location of the 'broch' appears never to have been answered. <2>
A very large, grass-covered, circular 12m diameter mound is situated on a natural grassy knoll. Previous surveyors noted the location as a possible broch, but although there are occasional scattered stones on the mound and despite the general circularity of the site there is little to support this identification. <3>
This record and MHG13105, in very close proximity and both with the same reference to Mercer, are possibly referring to the same mound. GW 10/08/20
Sources/Archives (6)
- --- SHG4455 Image/Photograph(s): B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG4456 Image/Photograph(s): B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG4458 Image/Photograph(s): B/W Negative. .
- <1> SHG2510 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mercer, R. J. & Howell, J.M.. 1980. Archaeological field survey in northern Scotland, 1976-1979. University of Edinburgh. 30/01/1980. Paper and Digital. p.126; LED 15.
- <2> SHG24884 Text/Correspondence: Gourlay, R. 14/05/1987. Letter from R B Gourlay, Highland Region Archaeologist to R J Mercer.
- <3> SHG24882 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Cavers, G. & Hudson, G.. 05/2010. Assynt's Hidden Lives: An archaeological survey of the parish. AOC Archaeology Group and Historic Assynt. 01/08/2010. Digital. 143, p.135.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 2442 1352 (70m by 70m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC21SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | ASSYNT |
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