MHG27054 - Allt nam Uamh
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Type and Period (1)
- ENCLOSURE (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
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User: Admin, Date: Fri 10 Mar 2000
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NC21NE 8 2616 1767
NC 26 20 (centre) A rapid archaeological assessment was undertaken over c 10km2 of the Inchnadamph National Nature Reserve. Features such as the ?Bone Caves? And the shielings had been recorded previously. This survey recorded evidence of post-medieval settlement and agricultural use in addition to that marked on the OS map and the remains of a prehistoric settlement and possible burial cairn:
NC 2616 1767 Drystone dyke forming rectilinear enclosure.
A copy of the report has been lodged with the NMRS.
Sponsor: SNH.
J Harden 1996 <1>
Structure A is a square stone setting with large stones forming a square enclosure 7m by 6m, aligned E-W.
Structure B is a rectilinear enclosure on the south facing slope to the north of the river. It is built from varied rubble with possible associated clearance cairns within the structure. It is approximately 150m by 150m, standing to 1m in height with a wall spread of over 1m. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SHG21918 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Harden, J.. 1994. Inchnadamph National Nature Reserve: An Archaeological Survey. Archaeological Services. 14/07/1998. Paper and Digital.
- <1> SHG915 Text/Publication/Article: Harden, J. 1996. 'Inchnadamph (Assynt parish), survey', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1996, p.59. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 59. 59.
- <2> SHG24882 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Cavers, G. & Hudson, G.. 05/2010. Assynt's Hidden Lives: An archaeological survey of the parish. AOC Archaeology Group and Historic Assynt. 01/08/2010. Digital. 92, p.108.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 2616 1766 (60m by 60m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC21NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | ASSYNT |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/136067 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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