MHG21067 - Oval structure - Loch Gamhna

Summary

A possible 8 x 3 m oval structure.

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STRUCTURE? (Unknown date)

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Full Description

An archaeological survey at Rothiemurchas was undertaken by Dr T C Welsh in 1993.

In a deep embayment of the slope on the east shore of Loch Gamnha, a terrace 9m deep by 19m long, under bracken but with possible 8 x 3 m oval structure midway. Also to west at valley head 7 x 4m oval. Note proximity to bronze cauldron found NH 89250683 in 1964. <1>

Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on amended grid coordinates to the east as original coordinates in loch. (TB 28/1/26)

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG20951 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Welsh, T. C.. 1993. A Survey of the Lower Ground of Rothiemurchus south of the River Druie to identify past human activity in the landscape. Thomas C. Welsh. 01/01/1994. Digital (scanned as PDF). Site 77.

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Grid reference	Centred NH 8922 0680 (30m by 30m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH80NE
Civil Parish	DUTHIL AND ROTHIEMURCHUS
Geographical Area	BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

Walkover Survey - Rothiemurchus (EHG69)

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https://trove.scot/place/104421 (View record on the HES Trove website)

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