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MHG31169 - Field system, lazy beds, clearance cairns and wall, Cnap an t-Seir

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Field system, lazy beds, clearance cairns and wall, Cnap an t-Seir

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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: 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>

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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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