Monument record MHG17994 - Bloomery, Allt A' Bhealaich Mhoir

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Grid reference Centred NH 4200 6714 (40m by 40m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NH46NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Old County ROSS-SHIRE
Civil Parish FODDERTY

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A sample was taken from a low mound of [iron] slag 4m to 5m in diameter. The mound lies in an area of grassland amidst the surrounding heather. This contains the remains of an enclosure wall and at least three rectangular structures. A C14 date of 470+/-50BP (GU-3464) was obtained from birch and alder charcoal.
Sponsor: SNH (NW Region)
J Wordsworth 1993a.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Wordsworth, J. 1993. 'Ross and Cromarty', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1993, p.48. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 48. 48.

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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