MHG22 - Charcoal burning platforms, Druim Nan Sloc
Summary
Several charcoal burning platforms situated along the steep slopes within a late 18th-century woodland enclosure.
Type and Period (2)
- (Former Type) PLATFORM (Unknown date)
- CHARCOAL BURNING PLATFORM (18th Century to 19th Century - 1701 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Recessed platforms: details available from the Forest District Manager, Lochaber Forest District Office, Torlundy.
J E Kirby 1993 <1>
A number of charcoal-burner's platforms were identified during an archaeological survey of this National Nature Reserve undertaken in 1999. The report describes seven such platforms, which are believed to be associated with a late 18th-century woodland enclosure. It is noted that more platforms may lie undetected in the overgrown vegetation. It is noted that recent excavations in mid-Argyll suggest that charcoal burners re-used earlier house platforms, two of which were radiocarbon dated to the 11th century AD, therefore these platforms could potentially be of much greater antiquity than previously assumed. <2>
At least some of these charcoal-burners platforms are presumed to equate to the features mentioned in <1>. The platforms have yet to be indexed or mapped individually. See the fieldwork report (above) for full details. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG1564 Text/Publication/Article: Kirby, J E. 1993. 'Sunart Forest Area, Lochaber Forest District (Ardnamurchan parish): survey of Forestry Commission ground', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1993, p.45-6. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 45-6. 46.
- <2> SHG21224 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Robertson, J G. 1999. An Archaeological survey of Glencripesdale National Nature Reserve, Morvern, Argyll. Jennifer G Robertson. 30/09/1999. Digital (scanned as PDF). pp 8-9, Sites 2, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15.
- <3> SHG23297 Verbal Communication: Tilbury, S. Comment by Sylvina Tilbury, HER Officer.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 692 617 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM66SE |
| Civil Parish | MORVERN |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/81937 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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