MHG55308 - Balalastair, South Laggan
Summary
This was the site of Alastair Ranaldson Macdonell's improvement village c.1813.
Type and Period (2)
- MODEL SETTLEMENT (Established, 19th Century - 1813 AD to 1813 AD)
- MILITARY CAMP? (18th Century - 1701 AD? to 1800 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Hector Rogers has submitted a plan of what at one time was known as Balalastair (Alastair's vilage), Alastair Ranaldson Macdonell's improvement village c.1813. Alastair Ranaldson Macdonell was the 15th chief of the Glengarry Macdonells. <1>
Two photographs of the site were submitted by Hector Rogers in September 2011. <2>
The submitted photographs and information supplied by Hector Rogers were a part of a honours dissertation undertaken in 2009. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG25484 Text/Correspondence: Rogers, H. 2011. Information about Balalastair, South Laggan. Yes. Digital.
- <2> SHG25958 Image/Photograph(s): Rogers H. 2011. Photographs of Balalastair, South Laggan. Colour. Yes. Digital.
- <3> SHG25963 Text/Report: Rogers, H.. 2009. Clutching at Straws: the structural and archaeological imprint of the Glengarry chiefs attempts to retain control of their estate.. Unaffiliated. Yes.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NN 2933 9723 (196m by 309m) Approximate extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NN29NE |
| Civil Parish | KILMONIVAIG |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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