MHG51339 - Three parcels of lazy beds south of Loch Tearnait, Ardtornish
Summary
A large area of arable ground divided into three parcels of lazy beds.
Type and Period (3)
- LAZY BEDS (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- CULTIVATION MARKS (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- FIELD (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A walkover survey in 2008 identified a large area of arable ground situated on the sloping ground to the SE of a miry basisn, surrounding a small unnamed lochan. The area, c.200m SW - NE by 140m, is divided into three parcels of lazy beds, divided by rocky knolls. The lazy beds are on average 3.80m in width and 0.20m in height and oriented NW-SE at the northern end and E-W or WSW-ENE at the southern end. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 75440 45770 (225m by 142m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM74NE |
| Civil Parish | MORVERN |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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