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MHG64177 - Circular features - Cnoc a' Phuill Bhig near Smirisary, Arisaig

Summary

One large circular feature, against the south boundary wall of the field system and a linear series of at least four smaller circular and sub-circular features to the south of the wall.

Type and Period (3)

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An archaeological assessment was carried out by J G Robertson in 1996 as part of an environmental impact assessment for a proposed Woodland Grant Scheme application. The assessment consisted largely of the detailed study of a single 1988 aerial photograph.

Site 4. Circular feature on the North side of Loch na Bairness, on the East side of Allt Ruadh. It may be a prehistoric hut-circle, a shieling or a feature of natural topography.
Refs: Visible on AP.
Recomm: Ground inspection; field survey if necessary. <1>

A follow-up full walkover survey was conducted by Wordsworth Archaeological Services in 1996.

Site No: 4. Site name: Loch na Bairness
Description: This circular feature identified from the AP is a feature of natural topography and therefore not of archaeological interest.
Recommendation: No protection irequired. <2>

Note: Feature not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid coordinates. (TB 7/5/25)

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Location

Grid reference	Centred NM 6566 7618 (20m by 19m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NM67NE
Civil Parish	ARISAIG AND MOIDART
Geographical Area	LOCHABER

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