MHG58124 - Rig and furrow, Ard (Achatatoil)

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Rig and furrow, 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 1529. Centred at the above NGR is an area, c. 250sq m in size, of well preserved lazy beds. The beds measure c.2m from furrow to furrow and are 0.3m high. They are situated just above the shoreline and are now overgrown with semi-mature birch. <1>

Note; Site not visible on AP’s so location approximate. (T Blackie 6/7/18)

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.68 Site 1529. XY

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Grid reference	Centred NG 7744 1277 (30m by 30m) (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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