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MHG59098 - Building, Kildonan township, Dundonell

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Ruined building, platform and possible kiln in Kildonan township, Dundonell

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The depopulated township of 'Kildonan' extends from NH 075910 to NH 082908. (Visible on air photographs OS/61/48, 021-022 and RAF CPE/Scot/ 321, 3183-4). It comprises 26 buildings, 3 yards, and several enclosures, all standing to an average height of 1.0m. (See MHG25200) Visited by OS (R B) 5 October 1964

Seven roofed and twenty-two unroofed buildings, three unroofed structures, some enclosures and a head-dyke are depicted on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map (Ross-shire and Cromartyshire 1881, sheet xxi). Three roofed and thirty one unroofed buildings, some enclosures and a head-dyke are shown on the current edition of the OS 1:10560 map (1968). Information from RCAHMS (SAH) 13 February 1996

As well as the remains of a number of structures within Kildonan township there is extensive evidence of broad rig cultivation, which was recorded during the course of a pre-afforestation survey undertaken by J Wordsworth. The cultivation is situated most visibly to the N of Alltan a' Churaich and S of the Allt Mor Chill-donain on a sloping terrace raised above the beach. Less obvious remains can be found in the ground below the raised beach, although these may have been ploughed over at a later date. Other structures include a sheepfold, boundary wall, a stone and turf dyke, a series of enclosures and a number of buildings. <1>

This site was recorded in 2011 by Buchanan M, Buchanan J, & MacInnes A as part of an archaeological survey of Kildonan township.

Ruin of building with footings of another building attached to it. The building measures 14.6 x 5.1m to a remaining height of 1.3m with walls of 0.7m wide. It is constructed with boulders and chosen stones with some layering and snecking. Within the building there are two dividing walls at 6m and 9.6m the latter having a doorway within it. There is another doorway on the outer N. facing wall. There are three platforms built out from this building. Two at opposite ends on the N. facing wall, both measuring 3 x 3m, and contained within one is a large lintel stone. We query if this might have been a kiln as the platform has built up stone walls. The third platform is on the S. gable end, running the width of the building to 1.5m. The footings of the attached building measure 6.3 x 4.4m and are constructed with boulders. To the rear of the buildings ( upslope ), along the full length runs a ditch. <2>

NGR adjusted based on 1999-2001 aerial photographs <3>

1st Edition OS 6" <4>

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Grid reference	Centred NH 0816 9079 (20m by 18m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH09SE
Geographical Area	ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish	LOCHBROOM

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