Monument record MHG52680 - Enclosure, Tor Hoilartich
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 97425 76915 (133m by 140m) (Centred) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM97NE |
| Civil Parish | ARDGOUR |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A large sub-divided enclosure, 150m SW-NE by 100m surrounds a knoll (named Tor hoilartich in 1813 ) on the NW bank of the North Garvan River, near its confluence with the South Garvan River. It is defined by a heavily overgrown bank of earth and stone, 1.20m wide and 0.60m high. It was recorded in 1813, associated with a group of houses beside Tor hoilartich. (See Fig 5) The enclosure and houses were out of use by 1872, when the OS 1st Ed.6" map was surveyed.
It was felt that this enclosure should be preserved as a feature in the landscape. <1>
This feature is no longer at risk from the proposed scheme. The proposed pipeline will run close to the west side, particularly at the NW corner, but will not cut through the bank. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG24403 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Robertson, J G. 03/2008. An Archaeological Survey of Part of Garvan, Conaglen Estate, Lochaber. Unaffiliated. Digital. Site 5.
- <2> SHG24441 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Robertson, J G. 06/2009. An Archaeological Assessment at the Proposed Hydro Scheme at Garvan, Lochaber. Unaffiliated. Digital.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 17 2009 4:48PM
