Monument record MHG51517 - Remains of Structure, Garvault, Loch Merkland

Summary

Low footings of a rectangular building or structure with attached low drystone wall, part of Garvault farmsteading.

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 38377 32036 (8m by 7m) (Approximate)
Map sheet NC33SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Old County SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish EDDRACHILLIS

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Full Description

The low footings of a rectangular building or structure. A possible entrance can be seen in the S facing wall. A small stone setting is present within the walls of the building, possibly the remains of a fire or hearth. A low dry stone wall extends to the S from the SW corner of the structure, which dog legs before reaching Garbh Allt. <1>. Both the structure and drystone wall have been photographed <2>.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Verbal Communication: Puls, A. Comment by Andrew Puls, HC Archaeologist.
  • <2> Image/Photograph(s): Puls, A. Site Visit Photographs. Colour. . Digital. 13/04/2007.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 12 2009 3:29PM

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