MHG64179 - The Shelter Stone - Loch na Bairness, Arisaig
Summary
This massive boulder is a natural feature, probably eroded from the cliffs of Cruach na Bairness in the geological past.
Type and Period (1)
- SHELTER (Unknown date)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
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.
6. The Shelter Stone NGR NM 6583 7611
A known landmark beside the path, which runs from the Smirisary - Samalaman track to Loch na Bairness. It could be natural (eg. a glacial erratic). but it may alternatively be a man-made feature.
Refs: Wendy Wood: Moidart and Morar, p142
Exploring Sunart, Ardranurchan. Moidart and Morar, p28
Recomm: Ground inspection. <1>
A follow-up full walkover survey was conducted by Wordsworth Archaeological Services in 1996.
Site No: 6
Site name: The Shelter Stone
Description: This massive boulder is a natural feature, probably eroded from the cliffs of Cruach na Bairness in the geological past, though it may possibly be a glacial erratic. Only limited shelter is offered by this stone.
Recommendation: Because of its historical associations and location adjacent to the footpath to Loch na Bairness, this could be included as part of aarchaeological/historical trail. It should not require any protection. <2>
NGR adjusted based on 1999-2001 vertical aerial photographs. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG24667 Text/Report: Cooper, B (ed). 08/1996. Environmental Statement: Proposal for Woodland, Glen Uig, Moidart. Tilhill Economic Forestry Ltd. . Digital (scanned as PDF). Site 6.
- <2> SHG20981 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wordsworth J. 1996. An Archaeological Survey of a Proposed Native Woodland at Glenuig, Moidart. Wordsworth Archaeological Services. 15/11/1996. Site 6.
- <3> SHG27491 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 1999-2001. Get Mapping colour vertical aerial photography 1999-2001 (The Millennium Map). XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 6582 7610 (16m by 16m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM67NE |
| Civil Parish | ARISAIG AND MOIDART |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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