MHG61613 - Building, possible furnace - Aigas forest, Beauly

Summary

Building at site of old sawmill – possibly a furnace in Aigas forest near Beauly

Type and Period (2)

  • BUILDING (19th Century to 20th Century - 1801 AD? to 2000 AD?)
  • FURNACE? (20th Century - 1901 AD? to 2000 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The North of Scotland Archaeological Society (NoSAS) undertook a desk-based assessment followed by a walk-over survey at the request of Aigas Community Forest Trust in 2015/16. The forest was bought in April 2015 from the Forestry Commission under the Forestry Land Scheme. The Forest Trust was required to undertake an archaeological survey of the forest as part of its scoping for a Forest Design Plan. A variety of features were identified, many of which relate to the early years of the forest in mid-19th century.

Site 133. Building at site of old sawmill – possibly the furnace generating steam to drive the mid 20th C sawmill. <1>

Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location approximate. (T. Blackie 4/3/20)

Sources/Archives (1)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 4638 4204 (10m by 10m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH44SE
Civil Parish KILMORACK
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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