MHG62540 - Enclosure - Keppoch township
Summary
Ruined enclosure at Keppoch township
Type and Period (1)
- ENCLOSURE (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.
Enclosure 2. This trapezoidal enclosure on a SW facing slope is surrounded by a substantial turf and stone wall on 3 sides and by buildings 3 and 4 on its east and south sides. The enclosure measures 25m x 14-18m and the walls are between 0.5m and 1m in height and of 1m height. The enclosure has a cover of grass, rushes and bracken. Buildings 3, 4 and Enclosure 2 appear to be associated with one another. <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 0958 8859 (37m by 23m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| 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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