MHG64583 - Cottar settlement - Allt an t- Seithein
Summary
A small croft or cottar settlement dating to the late 18th/early 19th century.
Type and Period (3)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A rapid archaeological survey of a proposed WGS application at Aryhoulan, Ardgour near Fort William was carried out in 2000 by J. Wordsworth.
Site 2: An area of grassland with cultivation rigs averaging 2m in width running both E/W and N/S. At NM 9905 6858 are the stone footings of a longhouse aligned E/W and measuring 7m by 4m. The interior is filled with common rush. This is interpreted as a small croft or cottar settlement dating to the late 18th/early 19th century. 10m south of the NW corner of the existing plantation the remains of a stone-faced bank can be seen extending west for c50m. Beyond this point it is no longer visible but an external ditch can be traced curving north towards the road. <1>
Note; the eastings in the report are incorrect and site position generated from report map and 2020 Aps. (TB 18/8/25)
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG21229 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wordsworth J. 2000. Aryhoulan WGS, Ardgour: An Archaeological Survey. Wordsworth Archaeological Services. 29/03/2000. Digital (scanned as PDF). Site 2.
- <2> SHG28725 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2020. Getmapping aerial photography 2020. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NN 0008 6861 (86m by 134m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NN06NW |
| Civil Parish | ARDGOUR |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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