MHG60957 - Enclosure/walls, South Farmstead - Sluggan (South Inchluin)
Summary
Enclosure/walls surrounding the ruined southern farmstead at Sluggan (South Inchluin)
Type and Period (2)
- ENCLOSURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- WALL (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A project to survey and record archaeological features at Inverlaidnan and Sluggan (originally named Inchluin) was undertaken by NOSAS members in 2018
The South Farmstead. (see MHG25008). Previously recorded as a single building, the remains of three buildings and two enclosures of improved ground are to be seen. The improved ground (but no buildings) is marked on an estate plan dated 1770 (RHP98355).
Site 73 Enclosure/Wall. The NE of two areas of improved ground associated with the farmstead. It is roughly 70m x 50m and surrounded by a substantial wall mostly made up of clearance material, on its north, east and south sides.
Site 74 Enclosure/wall. The SW of two areas of improved ground, this slopes SE and is roughly 80m x 70m; it is bounded on its east side by the remains of a stone wall. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 1999-2001 aerial photographs <2>
1st Edition OS 6" <3>
Note: Sites only partially visible on aerial photographs so location approximate. (T. Blackie 12/8/19)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG28284 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Marshall, M.. 2019. Inverlaidnan and Sluggan/Inchluin, near Carrbridge, Inverness-shire: The Report of a Project to Identify, Survey and Record Archaeological Remains in 2018. North of Scotland Archaeological Society. Digital. p.31 Sites 73/4.
- <2> SHG27491 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 1999-2001. Get Mapping colour vertical aerial photography 1999-2001 (The Millennium Map). XY
- <3> SHG23755 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1873-6. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Inverness-shire. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 8707 2155 (118m by 221m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH82SE |
| Civil Parish | DUTHIL AND ROTHIEMURCHUS |
| Geographical Area | BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY |
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