MHG53663 - Possible Bloomery, Meall an Tuirc, Glen Glass
Summary
Slag found at the foot of Meall an Tuirc, possible indicating the site of a bloomery.
Type and Period (1)
- BLOOMERY? (Unknown date)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Slag found in forestry at the foot of Meall an Tuirc, Glen Glass, near Evanton, suggesting a possible bloomery. Reported by participants in a Community Timeline Course, run by ARCH, and photographs forwarded to the HER. <1>, <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG24857 Collection/Catalogue/Gazetteer: ARCH and Invidual Participants. 08/2010. Additional information on a number of sites, contributed by participants in ARCH Community Timeline Courses in Evanton and Golspie. Yes. Digital. Alpin MacDonald, Mark Stevens.
- <2> SHG24858 Image/Photograph(s): Private individuals. 2010. Photographs submitted by participants in ARCH Community Timeline course in Evanton and Golspie. Colour digital. Yes. Digital. Mark Stevens.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5590 7079 (50m by 50m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH57SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/331543/meall-an-tuirc (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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