MHG64912 - Structures - Abhainn Ailigin
Summary
A small round-ended rectangular structure.
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A walkover survey and desk-based assessment for the National Trust estate at Torridon was carried out by J Wordsworth and J Harden.
Just to the north o f the roundhouse (see MHG34805) is a small round-ended rectangular structure, probably contemporary with an enclosure formed by a wiggly drystone dyke which 'contains' both structures. Aligned N-S it is c5.5m by c 3m over walls c0.6m thick and c0.5m high, although the SSE corner stands to c1m high. Its west side is cut into the hillslope. <1>
A Welti and C Dagg in 2009 as part of research for a dissertation on hut circles in Wester Ross. This slightly oval stone structure is situated on one of three river terraces beside a break of slope in a steep sided river valley. There are three terraces. The HC seems to be a single structure. The terrain is very rough and rocky with rank heather and bracken both inside and outside the HC. Just to the N is a shieling built into the slope. <2> <3>
Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on site description. (TB 14/11/25)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG21916 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wordsworth, J. & Harden, J.. 2002. Torridon Archaeological Survey 1996-2002. The National Trust for Scotland (NTS). 13/01/2003. Paper and Digital. TOR211. XY
- <2> SHG27403 Text/Manuscript: Welti, A.. 2012. Roundhouses of Wester Ross and parts of Skye. University of Aberdeen. Yes. Digital. CD009.
- <3> SHG27404 Dataset/Database File: Welti, A.. 2009-2016. Roundhouses of Wester Ross and parts of Skye: project database. Lochbroom Field Club. Yes. Digital. CD009.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 8324 5846 (13m by 14m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG85NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | APPLECROSS |
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