MHG2677 - Bloomery, Lochnabat
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Type and Period (1)
- BLOOMERY (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
About 1634, a Laird of Grant established an unsuccessful Iron Manufactory at Lochnabat. Its dams and passages are mentioned. It probably consisted of bloomeries, traces of which can still be seen.
W MacKay 1893
A considerable amount of bloomery slag can be found on the north side of a small stream flowing into the west side of Loch nam Bat, in the area centred at NH 491 332.
Visited by OS (R D) 4 December 1964
At NH 4907 3325, on the E side of a ridge running N. from the stream, is an amorphous heather-covered mound measuring c.3.0m, across and c.0.2m in height, containing pieces of slag and blackened earth.
Surveyed at 6" scale.
Visited by OS (R L) 23 February 1970
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 4906 3325 (30m by 30m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH43SE |
| Civil Parish | URQUHART AND GLENMORISTON |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/12344 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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