MHG256 - Possible Township, Achtidonile
Summary
A possible township has been located here from documentary sources. Other than a possible clearance cairn, no trace of the township can be seen on the ground.
Type and Period (1)
- TOWNSHIP (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Centred 735 502.
The site of Achtidonile cannot be located.
Visited by OS (N K B) 16 June 1970.
Achtidonile - Possibly a settlement before 1700. The name occurs in pre-18th century deeds, the only later reference being a pencil note on the mounted copy of Achranaich plan 1815, which places Achtidonile at c. NM 735 502, where there is a cairn, which may be the result of field clearance.
P Gaskell 1968.
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 7350 5020 (100m by 100m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM75SW |
| Civil Parish | MORVERN |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/22684 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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