MHG58096 - Rig and furrow areas, Ard (Achatatoil)

Summary

Rig and furrow areas, Ard (Achatatoil)

Type and Period (1)

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

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Ard (Achatatoil)

These sites were recorded by NOSAS in 2008/9 as part of an archaeological survey of outer Loch Hourn.

Site 1353. An area of possible rig and furrow, beside a burn. The area has been forestry ploughed, planted and clear felled. There are the remains of c.12 rigs running NW-SE.

Site 1354. An area of rig and furrow, consisting of 5 or more c.2m wide rigs, running NW-SE. The area has been ploughed, planted and clear felled.

Site 1355. A large area of rig and furrow, with c.2m wide rigs running NE-SW over a rise. <1>

Note; Site not visible on Aps so location approximate. (T Blackie 2/7/18)

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG24749 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wombell, J and Hooper, J. 03/2009. A Report on the 2009 Archaeological Survey of Outer Loch Hourn, Inverness-shire. North of Scotland Archaeological Society. Digital. p.65,66 Site 1353 -1355. XY

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Grid reference	Centred NG 7726 1347 (105m by 116m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NG71SE
Geographical Area	SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish	GLENELG

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Archaeological survey, Outer Loch Hourn (EHG3229)

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