MHG58044 - Pen, A 'chiste Dhubh, Loch Hourn

Summary

Pen, A 'chiste Dhubh, Loch Hourn

Type and Period (1)

PEN (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)

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Full Description

A 'chiste Dhubh
Site identified during an archaeological survey by NOSAS in 2006.

Site 834 - Pen. A small square structure, measuring 1m x 1m internally, crudely built against the stone wall, Site 833. The walls of the structure stand to c 1m high at the back and 0.6 high at the front, with 2 obvious vents in the walls, suggesting it might have had a roof at one time and been used as a lambing pen. <1>

Note; Site not visible on APs so location approximate. (T Blackie 11/6/18)

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG25085 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wombell, J. 03/2007. A Report on the 2006 Archaeological Survey of Loch Hourn, Inverness-shire. North of Scotland Archaeological Society. Digital. p.16 Site 833. XY

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Grid reference	Centred NG 8654 0683 (2m by 2m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NG80NE
Geographical Area	SKYE AND LOCHALSH

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

Archaeological Survey - Loch Hourn, Inverness-shire (2006) (EHG3429)

External Links (1)

https://canmore.org.uk/site/289663 (Click to view HES Canmore record)

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