MHG51325 - Quarry scoop above road at Clais Bhreach, Ardtornish

Summary

A small quarry scoop, presumably excavated during the construction of the present road in 1872-3.

Type and Period (1)

QUARRY SCOOP (Excavated, 19th Century - 1872 AD to 1873 AD)

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Full Description

A walkover survey in 2008 identified a small semi-circular quarry scoop, 4 metres in diameter, immediately above the road at its intersection with the head dyke of Clais Bhreac. This was presumably excavated during the construction of the present road in 1872-3. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<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 8.

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Grid reference	NM 72800 47180 (point)
Map sheet	NM74NW
Civil Parish	MORVERN
Geographical Area	LOCHABER

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related to: Road from Achranich to Loch Tearnait (Monument) (MHG51318)

Related Investigations/Events (1)

Archaeological survey of River Rannoch and Loch Tearnait, Ardtornish Estate (EHG2789)

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