MHG29366 - Farmstead - Swordle, Ardnamurchan
Summary
A ruined farmstead near to Swordle Bay, Ardnamurchan.
Type and Period (1)
- FARMSTEAD (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A ruined farmstead near to Swordle Bay, Ardnamurchan.
The stone footings of a group of four buildings were noted but not examined further.
Information supplied by M Marshall, 10/04/99.
J Aitken : 13/12/00.
The site of the farmstead was visited and recorded by A & A Perkins in April 2014 as part of a survey of archaeological sites in Ardnamurchan. Remains of 3 dwellings plus one other structure (possibly a cultivation/kale yard). All buildings are grouped in a position closer to the shore and slightly north-west of the known settlement at Swordle Chorrach which includes Coldstream Cottage. House A: 9m x5m long axis orientated approx. east/west, rounded ends to building corners, remains of a dividing wall across its' width. House B: 11m x 5m long axis orientated approx. north/south, again with rounded corners and evidence of a dividing wall. House C: 9.5m x 5.5m long axis approx east/west, rounded corners Building D: 10m x 10m Possibly a yard used for cultivating vegetables. Does not appear to have been a roofed building. <1>
GIS spatial data amended in 2019 according to features as seen on 1999-2001 vertical APs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG26109 Text/Record Form/Field Recording Form: Haylett, J. 2013-14. West Ardnamurchan Archaeology Record Forms. Unaffiliated. Yes. Digital. 540707.
- <2> SHG27491 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 1999-2001. Get Mapping colour vertical aerial photography 1999-2001 (The Millennium Map). XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 5396 7070 (52m by 53m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM57SW |
| Civil Parish | ARDNAMURCHAN |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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