MHG31169 - Field system, lazy beds, clearance cairns and wall, Cnap an t-Seir
Summary
Field system, lazy beds, clearance cairns and wall, Cnap an t-Seir
Type and Period (4)
- FIELD SYSTEM (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- LAZY BEDS (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- CLEARANCE CAIRN (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- WALL (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
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: 74. A substantial field system as identified by a group of features comprising: a field or enclosure system, areas of lazy beds, clearance cairns, and an enclosing outer wall. The site was not fully surveyed and recorded as it was some distance inland and away from the main survey area. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2010 APs <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG21677 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wombell, J.. 04/2002. Archaeological Survey of Inner Loch Hourn. North of Scotland Archaeological Society (NOSAS). 04/04/2002. Digital. p.27 Site 74.
- <2> SHG27785 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2010. Getmapping aerial photography 2010. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 9174 0773 (132m by 101m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG90NW |
| Civil Parish | GLENELG |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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Related Investigations/Events (1)
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