MHG60022 - Long house - Achmore
Summary
A Long house at Achmore
Type and Period (1)
- LONGHOUSE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Members of Historic Assynt visited the kerb cairn recorded close by and noted that although a 4m square foundation had been previously recorded just to the north of the cairn the foundations were much larger than previously recorded at 15.3m x 8.4 externally and consist of substantial blocks of stone. This proportions and construction suggest a pre-clearance longhouse. It lies sheltered in the lee of the mound on which the cairn is sited and ot of the prevailing winds . Very few pre clearance structures survive at Achmore because of intensive land improvement but this site is just outside the improved areas. <1>
GIS spatial data created in 2019 based on 2016 vertical AP's. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 2410 2500 (21m by 12m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC22NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | ASSYNT |
| Unitary Authority | HIGHLAND |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (0)
Comments and Feedback
Do you have any more information about this record? Please feel free to comment with information and photographs, or ask any questions, using the "Disqus" tool below. Comments are moderated, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible.