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MHG24827 - Wall - Slugan

Summary

A crescent-shaped stone built structure.

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Defensive wall.
Recorded by Ann Wakeling, 19/1/96.

'A wall which appears defensive (a breastwork?) affording an excellent wide view, WNW - ENE over Strathspey. Overlooks entrance to Sluggan Pass. Set just below an outcrop, not easily seen from below. Wall runs into the hillside at each end, rising to a height of 1.3m and 1.5m wide (at top)
Rough low wall separates small area at one end.
Photos: 96.1.23/24/25
Sketch in associated docs.
Bearings - Milton Cott. 33 degrees grid
Pylon 9330 1482 - 345 degrees grid.

A crescent-shaped stone built structure, lying on a NE-facing slope on Creag Phitiulais, was recorded during a pre-afforestation survey at Craig Pityoulish and Craiggowrie. Of drystone construction, it comprises a battered wall spread to 1.6m at the base narrowing to 1.1m at the top and standing 1.3m high in the centre tapering down to ground level at either end. A small, possibly later, ancillary structure is constructed within the arc on the east. Although of uncertain function, the structure appears to be of relatively recent date, and may be associated with field sports on the Pityoulish Estate during the 19th century. The ancillary structure may be an animal pen. <1>

NGR adjusted based on 1999-2001 vertical aerial photographs. <2>

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Location

Grid reference	Centred NH 9349 1396 (13m by 12m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH91SW
Civil Parish	ABERNETHY AND KINCARDINE
Geographical Area	BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY

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