MHG65558 - Building - Allt Mor
Summary
The north building lies on the west bank of the Allt Mor.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NN89NW 9 8275 9564 and 8277 9569
Two buildings, to the W of the Allt Mor, were noted by J Wordsworth during a pre-afforestation survey (NMRS MS 961/2). The S building lies in a narrow gully at NN 8275 9564, and measures 6m by 4m. The walls are 0.5m thick and stand up to 1m in height. There are entrances in both the S and E.
The N building lies on the W bank of the Allt Mor at NN 8277 9569. The E wall of the structure has been eroded by the river. From its situation this also is considered to have been a store rather than a dwelling. It is possible that this situation by the river was chosen to keep dairy produce cool in the summer months.
NN 8275 9564 Drystone structure 6 x 4m with walls 0.5m thick, up to 1m high.
NN 8277 9569 Similar to above but less well-preserved. ?Part of Tom Fhada township. <1>
This site was visited during a walkover survey in March and April 2011. See the linked event (EHG3560) to download the survey report. <2><3>
Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid coordinates. (TB 27/2/26)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SHG21363 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Scott Wilson Resource Consultants. 2000. Glenfeshie Estate: Woodland Grant Scheme Application. Scott Wilson. 30/05/2000. Digital (scanned as PDF).
- <1> SHG20954 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wordsworth, J.. 1996. An Archaeological Survey of Proposed Native Pinewood Plantations and Exclosures in Glenfeshie. Wordsworth Archaeological Services. 01/01/1996. Digital (scanned as PDF). Site 3. XY
- <2> SHG25387 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Fraser, L. and Peteranna, M.. 05/2011. Glenfeshie Estate Woodland Restoration Scheme: Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey. Ross & Cromarty Archaeological Services. Digital. Site 54.
- <3> SHG25388 Collection/Project Archive: Fraser, L and Peteranna, M. 05/2011. Glenfeshie Estate Woodland Restoration Scheme: Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey. Ross & Cromarty Archaeological Services. Digital. Site 54.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NN 8276 9568 (24m by 24m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NN89NW |
| Civil Parish | KINGUSSIE AND INSH |
| Geographical Area | BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (2)
External Links (1)
- https://trove.scot/place/121805 (View record on the HES Trove website)
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