MHG63287 - Abandoned settlement - Druim Fada
Summary
The remains of an abandoned settlement at Druim Fada.
Type and Period (2)
- SETTLEMENT (18th Century to 19th Century - 1701 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- ENCLOSURE (18th Century to 19th Century - 1701 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The remains of an abandoned settlement at Druim Fada. The remains consist of several buildings in two 'clusters' at either end of a large walled enclosure which may or may not be contemporary, and a small roughly rectangular enclosure outside the larger to the northeast. The remains are visible in vertical aerial photography and partly overlie a area of clearance cairns and field system probably prehistoric in origin (see MHG2768). <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 3852 2970 (475m by 312m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH32NE |
| Civil Parish | URQUHART AND GLENMORISTON |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/12232 (View HES Canmore record for this site)
Comments and Feedback
Do you have any more information about this record? Please feel free to comment with information and photographs, or ask any questions, using the "Disqus" tool below. Comments are moderated, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible.