MHG56288 - Enclosure - Gleann an Dubh-Lochain, Glenelg

Summary

An enclosure noted by WCAS during a 2012 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme.

Type and Period (1)

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

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

An enclosure was noted by WCAS during a 2012 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme. They may relate to a postmedieval farmstead in the area (MHG 22365). Located under dense bracken at the south end of the survey area was a stone-built enclosure wall, measuring 48m northeast to southwest, on a southeast-facing slope. The wall, revetted to the south and southeast, was spread 1-1.2m wide and stood 0.5-0.9m high. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 8114 0047 (77m by 87m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NG80SW
Civil Parish GLENELG
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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