MHG56116 - Enclosure - Caisteal Breac, Ardnamurchan

Summary

An enclosure noted by WCAS during a 2011 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme.

Type and Period (1)

ENCLOSURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)

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Full Description

An enclosure was noted by WCAS during a 2011 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme. Located at the southwest corner of plantation was a drystone enclosure under grass and bracken with walls 0.7m wide and up to 0.6m high. The structure measured 46m north to south by 40m and there were trees planted within the interior. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG25857 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Birch, S and Peteranna, M. 2011. Archaeological Desk -Based Assessment and Walkover Survey - Glenborrodale Estate, Ardnamurchan. West Coast Archaeological Services. Digital. Site 4.

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Grid reference	Centred NM 6142 6157 (51m by 58m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NM66SW
Civil Parish	ARDNAMURCHAN
Geographical Area	LOCHABER

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

DBA and walkover survey - Glenborrodale Estate, Ardnamurchan (Ref:011/BOR/11) (EHG3795)

External Links (1)

https://canmore.org.uk/site/333684/glen-borrodale (Link to online HES Canmore record)

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