MHG56662 - Enclosure - Lochan Gruagaich, Ardnamurchan
Summary
An enclosure, possibly a sheep fold, at Lochan Gruagaich, Ardnamurchan.
Type and Period (1)
- ENCLOSURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An enclosure, possibly a sheep fold, at Lochan Gruagaich, Ardnamurchan.
The site was visited and photographed by J Haylett in November 2013. The stone wall structure measured 14m in diameter and was formed of rocks up to 50cm in size, standing up to 50 cm in height. There was no sign of an entrance to the enclosure. The structure may be much older than the farm settlement. <1>
GIS spatial data amended in 2019 according to location of site on 2013 vertical APs. <2>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 5506 6546 (22m by 22m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM56NE |
| Civil Parish | ARDNAMURCHAN |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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