MHG62539 - Structure - Keppoch township
Summary
Ruined structure at Keppoch township
Type and Period (1)
- STRUCTURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An archaeological survey of the township of Keppoch, Dundonnell, Ross-shire was undertaken by NOSAS members in April 2014. See MHG6300 for main township record.
Feature 1. A rectangular feature on a SE-NW alignment, which has curving corners, is recessed into the hill slope and measures roughly 16m x 8m. The recessed banks are up to 1.5m in height but the terminals grade off at the south end. There is a low pile of stones roughly circular and 6m in diameter at the centre; it is 0.5m high and has a dished central area. The purpose of this feature is unknown. <1>
1st Edition OS 6" <2>
Ordnance Survey Mastermap <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG28029 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Marshall, M.. 2014. Report of an Archaeological Survey of the township of Keppoch, Dundonnell, Ross-shire, April 2014. North of Scotland Archaeological Society. Digital. XY
- <2> SHG23411 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1881. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
- <3> SHG23361 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Mastermap. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 0960 8857 (9m by 11m) Indicative centroid |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH08NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | LOCHBROOM |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Investigations/Events (2)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/12090 (Link to HES Canmore record)
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