Monument record MHG4256 - Earth Fortifications, Achnacarry
Summary
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NN 1699 8700 (10m by 10m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NN18NE |
| Old County | INVERNESS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | KILMALLIE |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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Full Description
The name Achnacarry is derived from the Gaelic meaning " a field of the weir" and is mentioned in 1665 when the MacIntoshes and the Camerons spent two days on the banks of the River Arkaig throwing up embankments in preparation for a decisive battle. A peaceful settlement on the lands was, however, obtained at the last moment, and Glen Loy and Loch Arkaig came lawfully into the hands of the Camerons, thus ending the feud which had lasted for about 360 years.
D B MacCulloch 1938.
Nothing of significance was noted during fieldwork in this area.
Visited by OS (A S P) 12 July 1961.
No change.
Visited by OS (N K B) 6 May 1970.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG2433 Text/Publication/Volume: MacCulloch, D B. 1938. Romantic Lochaber. Rev. 131-2.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
