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MHG62484 - Building - Arboll Links

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Ruined building at Arboll Links

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Situated immediately S of the large coastal sand dunes on Ardboll links are the remains of at least 9 buildings and associated enclosures. The buildings appear to have been of dry-stone construction although they have been reduced to their footings and covered with blown sand and turf. They are all rectangular, 3m wide but vary in length from S to 13m. Running E around the S side of the settlement is a substantial bank 5m wide at its base and 1m high. There are traces of field work to the S of the bank. A track can be traced along the N edge of the settlement. RCAHMS 1979, visited by RCAHMS (PC) 1977.

A survey of the Arboll Links Township, Easter Ross was carried out by members of the North of Scotland Archaeological Society (NoSAS) in January 2017. The township (see MHG8523) comprises the remains of 9 (possibly 11) buildings, up to 12 enclosures, several midden pits and a possible kiln.

Site 7; Building. A rectangular platform on an E-W alignment measuring 3 x 8m. The south wall is defined by a sloping bank 1m high, the north wall by a turf covered stone wall 0.2m high and 0.65m thick, with the east and west walls less distinct but up to 0.2m high. What may be an entrance is seen at the east end of the south wall. This building is on the west and abutting building 8 on the same alignment. <1>

NGR adjusted based on 1999-2001 aerial photographs. <2>

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Grid reference	Centred NH 8831 8285 (12m by 6m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH88SE
Geographical Area	ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish	TARBAT

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