MHG51320 - Drystone wall (part of former enclosure) east of Achranich
Summary
A drystone wall that originally formed the southern side of an enclosure on the east side of Allt Dubh Doire.
Type and Period (3)
- WALL (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- BOUNDARY (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- ENCLOSURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A drystone wall was identified during a walkover survey in 2008. It originally formed part of an enclosure depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map of 1872. Part of the wall was demolished in the construction of the Turbine House in 1995. <1><2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG23890 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Robertson, J G. 2008. An Archaeological Survey of River Rannoch and Loch Tearnait, Ardtornish Estate, Morvern, Lochaber. Jennifer G Robertson. Digital. Site 2a.
- <2> SHG23731 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1875-6. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Argyll. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 70866 47218 (172m by 52m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM74NW |
| Civil Parish | MORVERN |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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