Monument record MHG53663 - Possible Bloomery, Meall an Tuirc, Glen Glass

Summary

Slag found at the foot of Meall an Tuirc, possible indicating the site of a bloomery.

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Grid reference Centred NH 559 707 (50m by 50m)
Map sheet NH57SE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER

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Slag found in forestry at the foot of Meall an Tuirc, Glen Glass, near Evanton, suggesting a possible bloomery. Reported by participants in a Community Timeline Course, run by ARCH, and photographs forwarded to the HER. <1>, <2>

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  • <1> Collection/Catalogue/Gazetteer: ARCH and Invidual Participants. 08/2010. Additional information on a number of sites, contributed by participants in ARCH Community Timeline Courses in Evanton and Golspie. Yes. Digital. Alpin MacDonald, Mark Stevens.
  • <2> Image/Photograph(s): Private individuals. 2010. Photographs submitted by participants in ARCH Community Timeline course in Evanton and Golspie. Colour digital. Yes. Digital. Mark Stevens.

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Record last edited

Aug 24 2010 12:52PM

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