MHG57657 - Building/Dwelling House, Allt a’Charnaich
Summary
Building/Dwelling House at Allt a’Charnaich
Type and Period (1)
- BUILDING (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Allt a’Charnaich
The Allt a’Charnaich flows from NW to SE to enter Loch Beannacharain at its east end. These sites are situated in the gentler SE facing slopes of the middle part of the burn and were recorded by NOSAS in 2007 as part of the Scotland's Rural Past Project.
Possible Still bothy, building and wall (863 and 864) – centred on NH 2413 5202. The site is situated on the west bank of the Allt a’Charnaich at an altitude of c340m. It comprises a probable still, a possible dwelling house with a short length of associated stone wall.
864 Building/Dwelling House - NH 24133 52015 On a large grassy bank above the still. It measures 2 x 5m, and has substantial walls with curved ends and two internal compartments. There is a southfacing entrance. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2009 APs <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG24905 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Marshall, M. 2010. Report of Phase Four Strathanmore to Loch Beannacharain: May 2008 - June 2009. North of Scotland Archaeological Society. Digital. p.39 Site 864.
- <2> SHG27382 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2009. Getmapping aerial photography 2009. XY
Map
Location
Grid reference | Centred NH 2412 5202 (9m by 8m) (2 map features) |
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Map sheet | NH25SW |
Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
Civil Parish | CONTIN |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/308870/allt-a-charnaich (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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