MHG63714 - Enclosure - near Glensgaich, Fodderty

Summary

Densely bracken and grass covered remnants of a rubble stone enclosure.

Type and Period (1)

  • ENCLOSURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

An archaeological walkover survey of the proposed site for a hydro scheme at Allt Dearg, near Achterneed, Strathpeffer, was carried out by AOC in 2017.

Site 3: Densely bracken and grass covered remnants of a rubble stone enclosure. Survives up to 0.5m high with a spread up to 1.2m wide and possibly associated with the sheep fank (see MHG55850). Difficult to define the extent due to vegetation cover. <1>

Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid coordinates. (TB 09/12/24)

Sources/Archives (1)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 4638 6139 (45m by 46m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH46SE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish FODDERTY

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Investigations/Events (1)

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