MHG50958 - Earth bank, Allt Raonabhal
Summary
Earth bank, Allt Raonabhal
Type and Period (1)
- BANK (EARTHWORK) (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Allt Raonabhal
Site identified during an archaeological survey of Loch Hourn by NOSAS in 2006.
Site 844. A wasted earth bank, aligned SW-NE, parallel to and west of the Allt Raonabhal, can be traced for approx 500m from its highest GR point given above, across a stream at 191938 806373, and across a path at 192204 806723. It appears to delineate the boundary between the lands of Skiary and the wooded area to the west which formed part of the farm of Caolas Beag in the 18th Century. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 1999-2001 APs <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG25085 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wombell, J. 03/2007. A Report on the 2006 Archaeological Survey of Loch Hourn, Inverness-shire. North of Scotland Archaeological Society. Digital. p.18 Site 844.
- <2> SHG27491 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 1999-2001. Get Mapping colour vertical aerial photography 1999-2001 (The Millennium Map). XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 91952 06418 (285m by 344m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG90NW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/289685 (View HER Canmore entry for this site)
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