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MHG61629 - Site of summerhouse - Aigas forest, Beauly

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Site of summerhouse in Aigas forest near Beauly

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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 171. Summer house. At this site on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, a “Summer House” is shown on a sharp bend in a forest path. The path still exists, yet no remains or footings of this building can be seen. However, there is a level area now covered with Sitka spruce, round which the path turns, that could represent the site. From the bend, there are extensive views northwards along the Kilmorack Gorge. <1>

1st Edition OS 6" <2>

Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location approximate. (T. Blackie 6/3/20)

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Grid reference	Centred NH 4688 4282 (10m by 10m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH44SE
Civil Parish	KILMORACK
Geographical Area	INVERNESS

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