Monument record MHG54102 - Building, Gallowhill Wood

Summary

A rectangular building, recorded during walkover survey.

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Grid reference NH 6059 4979 (point) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NH64NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER

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A rectangular building, lying on a NE-SW axis, is recessed into the slope, internal measurements roughly 8m x 3m. The line of 3 of the walls - the SW, NW and NE wall are easily discernable as steep earth slopes 0.5 - 0.8m in height. That of the SE is not traceable. A short length of constructed track lies to the south. A building and two enclosure 80m to the south may be associated. Sketch plan in report.

Not shown on Ordnance Survey mapping. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Marshall M. 01/2003. Record of Visible Archaeological Remains in Upper Part of Gallowhill Wood, Ross-shire. North of Scotland Archaeological Society (NOSAS). 03/05/2003. Digital. Site 4.

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Record last edited

Nov 19 2010 1:55PM

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