Monument record MHG4845 - Forse

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Location

Grid reference Centred NG 2498 4071 (10m by 10m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NG24SW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Old County INVERNESS-SHIRE
Civil Parish DUIRINISH

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Full Description

NG24SE 28 250 407

On a north-east facing slope about 50m south of the ford over the Forse Burn and at a height of 46m O.D. are three small circular structures measuring 2m, 3m and 1.5m internal diameter, all have walls 1m thick. Forestry ploughing has destroyed much of the surrounding area. Information from R C Callander, 7 April 1989.

Previously recorded as grid ref. NG 250 407, updated and corrected with information from Orbost Estate Survey (1998), M Wildgoose. Site no. 57, three shielings recorded.
J Aitken : 13/02/02.

Orbost Estate Survey - Hlink, refer to site 57.
J Aitken : 18/02/02

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Miket and Wildgoose, R and M. 1989. 'Survey. Duirinish parish', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1989, p.35-43. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 35-43. 41.
  • --- Text/Report: Martin Wildgoose. 1998. An Archaeological Survey of the Orbost Estate.. .

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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