MHG64771 - Cultivated area - Rudha Na H-Airde Glaise
Summary
This complexity of cultivation is defined on its NW side by a stone dyke.
Type and Period (4)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NG 812 572 (centred on) An area with broad cultivation terraces and clearance heaps. Four small bothy-like features are in the vicinity. One at NG 812 571 may be the remains of a kiln. Under a large rock at NG c.814 572 is a collection of shells, various edible species.
M Macdonald 1995
A walkover survey and desk-based assessment for the National Trust estate at Torridon was carried out by J Wordsworth and J Harden between 1996 and 2002.
This complexity of cultivation is defined on its NW side by a stone dyke, its north and NE side by an outcrop of rock and the remainder appears to be undefined and peters out at towards the path. A kiln is sited near the dyke, about midway across the cultivated area. There are two drystone structures close to the outcrop, but neither appear substantial enough to be the dwelling associated with the rigs. The area also has a number of clearance cairns across it. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2009 vertical aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SHG391 Text/Publication/Article: Macdonald, M. 1995. 'Camas Rainteach, Loch Torridon (Applecross parish), deserted settlement', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1995, p.42. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 42. 42.
- <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. Site 116.
- <2> SHG27382 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2009. Getmapping aerial photography 2009. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 8130 5718 (156m by 154m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG85NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | APPLECROSS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://trove.scot/place/104974 (View record on the HES Trove website)
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