MHG64029 - Possible iron working site - Leanachan Forest
Summary
A possible iron working site in the Leanachan Forest.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A possible iron working site in the Leanachan Forest. Noted by the finder of a Bronze axe in 1951 (see MHG4270 for the axe findspot)
A flat bronze axe 5" long. The findspot was indicated by Mr A Cameron (8 Glenmallie Terrace, Caol, Fort William) at NN 2309 7960. It was found in the peat whilst planting a tree. Cameron also stated that several heaps of iron slag were noted in the area at that time, principally to the W of the axe find but these cannot now be located in the dense undergrowth. E of the findspot at NN 2319 7963 is an isolated flat-topped boulder measuring 2.0m in diameter by 1.0m high, bearing on its top surface an oval depression resembling a foot-print, 30 cms x 15 cms x 3 cms deep.
Visited by OS (JM) 9 September 1974.
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NN 2300 7960 (98m by 98m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NN27NW |
| Civil Parish | KILMONIVAIG |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/23786 (View HES Canmore record for this site)
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