MHG14928 - Still house - Cnoc Na Cuille
Summary
A drystone structure, lying to the north of the Allt Cnoc na Cuaille sheltered by the Cnoc na Cuaille.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A drystone structure, lying to the north of the Allt Cnoc na Cuaille sheltered by the Cnoc na Cuaille, was recorded during a survey of the West Affric estate by J Wordsworth for the National Trust for Scotland. The structure measures 4m by 2m over collapsed drystone walls standing up to 0.7m in height. It is rectangular in plan except for the west end which is rounded. The structure may be the remains of an illicit still. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 1999-2001 vertical aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG21209 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wordsworth, J.. 1995. An Archaeological Survey of West Affric Estate. Wordsworth Archaeological Services. 05/07/1995. Digital (scanned as PDF). Site 14.
- <2> SHG27491 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 1999-2001. Get Mapping colour vertical aerial photography 1999-2001 (The Millennium Map). XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 0336 2032 (10m by 10m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH02SW |
| Civil Parish | KILMORACK |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://trove.scot/place/137011 (View record on the HES Trove website)
Comments and Feedback
Do you have any more information about this record? Please feel free to comment with information and photographs, or ask any questions, using the "Disqus" tool below. Comments are moderated, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible.