Building record MHG53563 - Possible Farmstead, Allt Ach' a' Bhathaich
Summary
A rectangular building, a small sub-rectangular building and a circular enclosure were recorded just outside the edge of Bull Burn Plantation. These are not marked on any maps.
Location
| Grid reference | NC 8199 1225 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC81SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
On a steep slope just inside the edge of the plantation is an area of open ground. At the north end of this is a rectangular building, dug into the bank at its NE gable end and aligned 220ยบ. To the west of this, under the trees, is a smaller sub-rectangular building on the same alignment, possibly a cornkiln. There is a roughly circular enclosure, defined by rubble and boulder walling, running down the slope to the south of the main building. This site is not recorded on any maps. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG24796 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C. 11/2009. Bull Burn Plantation, Gordonbush, Strathbora: Pre-felling archaeological durvey. 31/06/2010. Digital. Site 11.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 27 2010 2:36PM
