MHG57813 - Rig and furrow, Allt a’Chuirn

Summary

Rig and furrow, Allt a’Chuirn

Type and Period (1)

  • RIG AND FURROW? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Allt a’Chuirn
This place name pertains to the lower ground south of Barrisdale House and east of the Barrisdale River. Here a possible still site was recorded at the foot of a gorge off the main river, and a few other buildings close to the river. These sites were recorded by NOSAS in 2004 as part of an archaeological survey of Inner Loch Hourn.

Site: 453. An area c. 0.4ha of cultivation remains, possibly old horse ploughing rig. <1>

Note; Site not visible on APs so location approximate. (T Blackie 4/5/18)

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 8722 0460 (16m by 16m)
Map sheet NG80SE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish GLENELG

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