MHG56176 - Boundary wall - near Allt Croit an t-Saoir, Glenelg
Summary
A boundary wall noted by WCAS in a 2012 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A rapid walk-over archaeological survey was carried out in 1999 by J. Wordsworth as part of the preparation for a planned Community Woodland in Knoydart.
Site 4: Fragmentary drystone walling is visible on both sides of the burn forming and enclosure c5m wide by c30m long. This is almost certainly an animal fold connected with the shieling at NG 7272 0510. <1>
A boundary wall was noted by WCAS in a 2012 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme. It was a heather-covered stone or turf dyke that measured 0.5m wide and 0.3m high. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG21228 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wordsworth, J. 1999. Knoydart Forestry Project. Wordsworth Archaeological Services. 18/04/1999. Digital (scanned as PDF). Site 4.
- <2> SHG25866 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Birch, S. and Peteranna, M.. 2012. Airor, Knoydart Peninsula - Woodland Planting Scheme: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey. West Coast Archaeological Services. Digital. Site 41.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 7118 0450 (14m by 55m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG70SW |
| Civil Parish | GLENELG |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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