MHG642341 - Turf-covered structure - Leitir Easaich, Assynt

Summary

Possibly an overgrown storage structure.

Type and Period (2)

  • MOUND (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
  • STOREHOUSE? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A rapid walk-over survey was conducted over an area affected by the proposed Woodland Grant Scheme at Little Assynt by C. Dagg in 1999.

Site no. 4: Turf-covered structure. On the east bank of the burn running to Loch na h-Innse Fraoich is a low oval mound, measuring 2.5m across, with a circular depression in its centre. Possibly an overgrown storage structure. <1>

Note; Grid co-ordinates do not match site description or position on report map . Site not visible on Aps so location approximate. (TB 21/5/25)

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 1635 2664 (16m by 16m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NC12NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish ASSYNT

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