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MHG64202 - Circular features - An Dubh-Lochan, Arisaig

Summary

Circular features and curvilinear walls identified from the AP were revealed to be mounds left in an area of peat cuttings.

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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 28: Circular features. At least three circular features, situated to the East of An Dubh-Lochan, possibly associated with curvilinear walls. These could be prehistoric hut-
circles, shielings or features of natural topography.
Refs: Visible on AP.
Recommendation: Ground inspection and field survey , if necessary. <1>

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

Site No: 28.
Site name: An Dubh-Lochan
Description: Circular features and curvilinear walls identified from the AP were revealed to be mounds left in an area of peat cuttings.
Recommendation: No furtheaction.

Note: Feature not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid coordinates. (TB 14/5/25)

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Location

Grid reference	Centred NM 6521 7595 (20m by 21m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NM67NE
Civil Parish	ARISAIG AND MOIDART
Geographical Area	LOCHABER

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