MHG56566 - Croft - Portuairk, Ardnamurchan

Summary

A C19 croft, with enclosure, at Portuairk.

Type and Period (2)

  • HOUSE? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
  • BYRE? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A rectangular enclosure, possibly for animals or for vegetable growing, with house/byre occupying NW corner and with a second possible enclosure attached to the east. Within the enclosure, at the back of the house and in line with its southern wall, is a 1.2m radius circular stone structure of unknown purpose.

The site was visited and photographed by Jon Haylett and Jim Caldwell on the 24th of October 2013. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NM 4408 6810 (11m by 14m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NM46NW
Civil Parish ARDNAMURCHAN
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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