MHG20096 - Mound - Loch an Eilein

Summary

27m diameter mound, 2m high on shore of Loch an Eilein.

Type and Period (1)

MOUND (Unknown date)

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Full Description

An archaeological survey at Rothiemurchas was undertaken by Dr T C Welsh in 1993.

A 27m diameter mound, 2m high on shore of Loch an Eilein with trenches in four directions and central stone structure (hot-cross-bun shape). The trenches run approx SE to NW and NE to SW, but that on NE falls 2.5m short of structure and that on SW falls 3m short of perimeter of mound. All are 3 to 4 m wide and 1 or 2m floors. The structure is internally 2.7 x 2.1m, within wall 1.3 to 1.6m thick with no obvious vitrification. No obvious explanation. <1>

Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid coordinates. (TB 26/1/26)

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG20951 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Welsh, T. C.. 1993. A Survey of the Lower Ground of Rothiemurchus south of the River Druie to identify past human activity in the landscape. Thomas C. Welsh. 01/01/1994. Digital (scanned as PDF). Site 57.

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Grid reference	Centred NH 8969 0809 (14m by 14m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH80NE
Civil Parish	DUTHIL AND ROTHIEMURCHUS
Geographical Area	BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

Walkover Survey - Rothiemurchus (EHG69)

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https://trove.scot/place/104320 (View record on the HES Trove website)

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