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MHG27220 - Building, Allt a' Ghoirtein

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Building, Allt a' Ghoirtein

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A single unroofed building is depicted on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map (Inverness-shire 1876, sheet lxii), but it is not shown on the current edition of the OS 1:10000 map (1972).
Information from RCAHMS (AKK) 26 July 1996.

Ard (Achatatoil)

These sites were recorded by NOSAS in 2008/9 as part of an archaeological survey of outer Loch Hourn.

Site 1352. First identified in 2008, this building lies below a rocky outcrop and measures c.11.5m NE-SW x 4m NW-SE externally. It has double faced walls, made up of large angular boulders with rubble fill. The walls are c.0.8m wide and generally stand c.0.6m high, though at their highest point, they are c.0.8m in height. The external corners are rounded, the internal corners square. There is an entrance in the NNE wall, which is c.0.9m wide, but has been blocked. <1>

Note; Site not visible on Aps so location approximate. (T Blackie 2/7/18)

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Grid reference	Centred NG 7740 1392 (12m by 12m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NG71SE
Geographical Area	SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish	GLENELG

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