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MHG54028 - Field, Loch a'Ghriana

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An area of improved ground, enclosed by a drystone dyke, probably dating to the mid to late 19th-century.

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An area of improved ground enclosed to the south and east by a drystone dyke of mid to late 19th century style. The river forms the west boundary of the field, and there is no indication that the drystone dyke originally continued along the northern edge of the improved ground. This boundary is now formed by modern fencing. The field is divided by a small stream. South of this stream are some features of pre-improvement cultivation probably associated with the settlement of Alltannaceardaich, notably field clearance piles and a turf and stone bank, running just north of the south section of the drystrone dyke.

The field also contains the footings of two buildings, a raised access track and the remains of a septic tank of brick construction. The remains of one of the buildings consist of a solid concrete base, while the second, larger building consists of brick and concrete foundations. The use of brick in the construction suggests a construction date of mid 20th century and the layout is suggestive of a house and garage, although no information could be found about this. It does appear to correspond to a small building marked on the present Ordnance Survey map.

The north section of this field contains former banks, boundaries and plantings which may be contemporary with the possible house in the south section. <1>

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Grid reference	Centred NC 3946 2797 (124m by 172m) Estimated from sources
Map sheet	NC32NE
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish	LAIRG

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