MHG2975 - Bloomery, Mains of Daviot
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- BLOOMERY (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Several heaps of iron slag have been removed from the fields in the farm of Mains of Daviot.
W I Macadam 1893.
Local enquiries produced no knowledge of iron slag being found in the area around Mains of Daviot.
Visited by OS (J L D) 22 March 1962.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG1212 Text/Publication/Article: Macadam, W I. 1893. 'Notes on the ancient iron industry of Scotland', Trans Inverness Sci Soc Fld Club Vol. 3 1883-8, p.222-63. Trans Inverness Sci Soc Fld Club. 222-63. 234.
- --- SHG2673 Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1979. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. The archaeological sites and monuments of North-east Inverness, Inverness District, Highland Region. . 29, No. 234.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7249 4060 (30m by 30m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH74SW |
| Civil Parish | DAVIOT AND DUNLICHITY |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/14309 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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