Monument record MHG51325 - Quarry scoop above road at Clais Bhreach, Ardtornish

Summary

A small quarry scoop, presumably excavated during the construction of the present road in 1872-3.

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Grid reference NM 72800 47180 (point)
Map sheet NM74NW
Civil Parish MORVERN
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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A walkover survey in 2008 identified a small semi-circular quarry scoop, 4 metres in diameter, immediately above the road at its intersection with the head dyke of Clais Bhreac. This was presumably excavated during the construction of the present road in 1872-3. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Robertson, J G. 05/2008. An Archaeological Survey of River Rannoch and Loch Tearnait, Ardtornish Estate, Morvern, Lochaber. Unaffiliated. Digital. Site 8.

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Record last edited

Sep 26 2008 11:57AM

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