MHG3302 - Glen Convinth
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- NUNNERY (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1834 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NH53NW 6 c.51 37.
'Glen Convinth takes its name from a nunnery, the foundations of which, in the centre of the valley, are still visible.' (Possibly refers to NH 53 NW 2 site of former parish church.) No further information. <1>
The site was visited during a walkover survey in August 2008 but no archaeological remains were identified. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG1894 Text/Publication/Volume: Anderson, G. 1834. Guide to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. 1st. 538.
- <2> SHG23949 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: McCullagh, C. 10/2008. Kiltarlity to Drumnadrochit Overhead Line: Desk Based and Walk-Over Survey. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. 14/10/2008. Digital. Feature E.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5099 3700 (80m by 80m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH53NW |
| Civil Parish | KILTARLITY AND CONVINTH |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/12607 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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