MHG64320 - Possible kiln - Achany Glen
Summary
May be a small industrial feature such as a corn-drying kiln.
Type and Period (1)
- KILN? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A desk based assessment and rapid walk-over archaeological survey was carried out at Torroble, Lairg by Wordsworth Archaeological Services in 1999.
Site 1: 10m W of the railway is a circular basin 3m in diameter and lm deep with a `wall' 2m wide. There is an opening from the E. It is surrounded by birch trees, coarse grasses and a small area of bracken. The function of this feature is uncertain. It is too small to be a domestic feature and may be a small industrial feature such as a corn-drying kiln.
Recommendation: This feature should be protected from tree root and tree throw damage.<1>
Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid coordinates. (TB 11/6/25).
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 5777 0265 (38m by 38m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC50SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | CREICH |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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