MHG64133 - Wall - Coire Mor

Summary

Built of very large stones, clearly visible over a stretch of 3 m.

Type and Period (1)

  • WALL (Unknown date)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A walkover survey was carried out by Cannich Archaeological Services in 1999 of parts of the RSPB reserve at Corrimony prior to tree-planting.

Site 5: Wall. Situated about 10 m east of the road, just north of the fence dividing sections 5 and 6, on an eastward-facing slope. Built against the slope, maximum height on downhill side 50 cm. Built of very large stones, clearly visible over a stretch of 3 m, then continuing intermittently visible under high bracken cover for a further 10 m southwestwards. <1>

Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid coordinates. (TB 28/4/25)

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 3660 2846 (6m by 6m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH32NE
Civil Parish URQUHART AND GLENMORISTON
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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