Monument record MHG52659 - Field clearance piles, west of Corry Cottage

Summary

A number of stone piles on a slope that appears to have been cultivated or improved for grazing.

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Grid reference Centred NH 14668 93049 (73m by 47m) (Centred)
Map sheet NH19SW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish LOCHBROOM

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At the break of slope are a number of stones rickles and piles, some of exposed stone and some grassy. (Photo27). Although the slope is steep and faces NW it appears to have been cultivated or improved for grazing. This is likely to represent early modern land use. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C. 06/2009. Allt na Choire, Ullapool, Lochbroom, Wester Ross: Proposed Hydro-Electric Generation Scheme - Archaeological Evaluation. Unaffiliated. Digital. Site 12.

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Record last edited

Aug 6 2009 12:52PM

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