MHG62348 - Bloomery - Raemore Wood, Lairg
Summary
Remains of a bloomery in Raemore Wood, Lairg
Type and Period (1)
- BLOOMERY (Early Iron Age to 19th Century - 550 BC? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
In July 2015, a walkover survey was undertaken at Raemore Wood, Lairg by Anne Coombs on behalf of the Forestry Commission Scotland to identify and demarcate archaeological sites in advance of pre-stocking operations.
Site 8; A bloomery in the form of a dense scatter of iron slag, c.15m in diameter, was lying on top of the upturned soil of the planting mounds on the north edge of the new conifer plantation. The site may not have been visible in any way prior to the mounding apart from a very slight green mound. <1>
Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location approximate. (T. Blackie 25/08/21)
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 5491 0438 (16m by 16m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC50SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | LAIRG |
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