Monument record MHG52884 - Byre and enclosure, Mellon Charles

Summary

Remains of a small byre and enclosure.

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Grid reference Centred NG 84811 91497 (10m by 17m) (Centred)
Map sheet NG89SW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish GAIRLOCH

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Full Description

The standing remains of a small byre were noted during a walkover survey in September 2008. The remains of a turf roof are visible and the building stands on a platform dug into the bank with one entrance in the SE corner. To the south of the byre are the remains of an enclosure, partially overlaid by a massive field clearance pile and overgrown with vegetation. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C. 11/2008. Archaeological walk-over survey: Mellon Charles Water Main Renewal Phase 2. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. 01/12/2008. Digital. Site 9.

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Record last edited

Sep 4 2009 11:54AM

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