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MHG31075 - Wall, Cnap an t'Sear

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Wall, Cnap an t'Sear

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Cnap an t Sear
The sites in this area were recorded by NOSAS in 2002 as part of an archaeological survey of Inner Loch Hourn. It is almost certain that a farmstead once occupied much of the ground here, with the dwelling house being close to the shore in the shelter of the Cnap an t Sear. To date, no historical evidence has been found referring to this place, but higher up above the house site there is a remarkably well laid out field system, with walls and ditches, and areas of lazy beds, which will require considerable further survey. There is clear evidence of later alterations to the main house with one or possibly two but structures built within it.

Site: 310. An enclosure wall, or possibly a boundary wall, closing the narrow gap of c 17m between the Cnap an t Sear outcrop and the main hill-slope. Partly formed by a line of large boulders, and partly by a stone and earth bank. <1>

Note; Site not visible on APs so location approximate. (T Blackie 13/3/18)

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Grid reference	Centred NG 9183 0751 (20m by 20m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NG90NW
Civil Parish	GLENELG
Geographical Area	LOCHABER

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