Monument record MHG51368 - Possible grouse butts north of Alltnacriche

Summary

A number of artificial mounds which may be the remains of shooting butts.

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Grid reference Centred NH 87297 11591 (133m by 91m) (Approximate)
Map sheet NH81SE
Civil Parish ALVIE
Geographical Area BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY

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A walkover survey in 2008 identified a number of low artificial mounds which may be the remains of shooting butts. The mounds consist of excavated subsoils and gravels, as shown by material pushed to the surface by rabbit burrowing, and there is a corresponding slight hollow on the upper side. There are approximately 6 such mounds, some of them doubles, not arranged in a straight line as usual for grouse shooting. See associated photographs. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C. 11/2007. Badenoch and Strathspey Water Supply Upgrade: Archaeological Evaluation. Unaffiliated. 25/02/2008. Digital. Site 2.

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Record last edited

Oct 27 2008 3:32PM

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