MHG55324 - Enclosure, Glenfinnan
Summary
A turf banked enclosure which was possibly a small arable field.
Type and Period (3)
- TURF ENCLOSURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- FIELD? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- RECTANGULAR ENCLOSURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A programme of archaeological work was undertaken May–July 2011 on the site of proposed hydro-electric scheme, which will harness the two streams of Abhainn Shlatach and Allt na h-Aire. An assessment of cartographic evidence and aerial photographs highlighted at least two archaeological sites. A field survey, undertaken in difficult conditions, confirmed the existence of these, one a sheepfold (NM 8914 8120), the other an enclosure and quarry (NM 8900 8135), and also identified a turf enclosure (NM 8875 8010) and a series of drains (NM 897 807). All are probably indicators of 18th- and 19th-century farming activity. Their locations were recorded and marked by canes. A number of mitigation measures have been proposed and the sites should not be affected by the development. <3>
This enclosure is situated in rough ground the N side of the Allt na h-Aire. Measuring 20m from NW to SE by 12m transversely, the enclosure is defined by turf banks that have spread to 1m wide in places and 0.5m in height. A linear bank within is of unclear function. Despite no clear evidence for cultivation, the accumulated soil in the interior suggests that the enclosure may have been a small arable field. <1><2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG25398 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Geddes, G. 07/2011. Results of an archaeological desk based assessment and field survey: New hydropower sceme to generate electricity from the Anhainn Shlatach, Slatach Power Station, Glenfinnan. Digital. Feature 3.
- <2> SHG25423 Collection/Project Archive: Geddes, G. 07/2011. Results of an archaeological desk based assessment and field survey: New hydropower sceme to generate electricity from the Anhainn Shlatach, Slatach Power Station, Glenfinnan. Digital.
- <3> SHG23282 Interactive Resource/Online Database: Historic Environment Scotland. Canmore.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 8876 8010 (27m by 28m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM88SE |
| Civil Parish | ARISAIG AND MOIDART |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/312289/allt-na-h-aire (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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