MHG64688 - Building - Am Ploc
Summary
A rectangular building measuring c10m by c4m.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A walkover survey and desk-based assessment was undertaken by J Wordsworth and J Harden at Torridon for the National Trust for Scotland in 1996-2002.
A rectangular building measuring c10m by c4m and aligned WSW-ENE, survives here with vertical walls up to c2m high and c0.8m wide. There are no signs of crucks or chimneys. The stones have been dressed and there is angular hearting. There are 2 entrances in the south wall and a central division.<1>
NGR adjusted based on 2023 vertical aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG21916 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wordsworth, J. & Harden, J.. 2002. Torridon Archaeological Survey 1996-2002. The National Trust for Scotland (NTS). 13/01/2003. Paper and Digital. TOR083.
- <2> SHG29455 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2023. Getmapping aerial photography 2023. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 8952 5624 (13m by 11m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG85NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | APPLECROSS |
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