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MHG64175 - Circular features - Cnoc a' Phuill Bhig near Smirisary, Arisaig

Summary

One large circular feature, against the south boundary wall of the field system and a linear series of at least four smaller circular and sub-circular features to the south of the wall.

Type and Period (3)

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An archaeological assessment was carried out by J G Robertson in 1996 as part of an environmental impact assessment for a proposed Woodland Grant Scheme application. The assessment consisted largely of the detailed study of a single 1988 aerial photograph.

Site 2. Circular Features: One large circular feature, against the south boundary wall of the field system, No. 1, and a linear series of at least four smaller circular and sub-circular features to the south of the wall. These could be prehistoric hut-circles, shielings or features of natural topography.
Refs: Visible on AP.
Recommation: Ground inspection; field survey, if necessary. <1>

A follow-up full walkover survey was conducted by Wordsworth Archaeological Services in 1996.

Site 2 name: Smirisar

Description: A large circular feature and a linear group of four smaller circular features provisionally identified from the AP were found to be features of natural topography and therefore are not of archaeological interest.

Note: Feature not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid coordinates. (TB 7/5/25)

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Location

Grid reference	Centred NM 6521 7658 (41m by 42m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NM67NE
Civil Parish	ARISAIG AND MOIDART
Geographical Area	LOCHABER

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