MHG61631 - Sluice gate - Aigas forest, Beauly
Summary
Sluice gate in Aigas forest near Beauly
Type and Period (1)
- SLUICE GATE (19th Century - 1801 AD? to 1900 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.
Sluice gate. On level ground, towards the upper reaches of the Allt Cuil na Cailleach, an angled concrete wall has been inserted into the southern bank of the allt. The bank contains a sluice gate, which is currently open. South of the sluice runs a lade (see MHG61623) which supplied water to Aigas Loch. <1>
Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location approximate. (T. Blackie 6/3/20)
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 4505 4179 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH44SE |
| Civil Parish | KILMORACK |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/354823 (Link to HES Canmore record)
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