Monument record MHG55731 - Enclosure - Easan Dorcha, Applecross, Wester Ross

Summary

An enclosure defined by a rubble wall at Easan Dorcha, Gairloch. It was noted during a walkover survey of the Coulin Estate in 2011.

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 01912 52773 (51m by 51m)
Map sheet NH05SW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish APPLECROSS

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

An enclosure defined by a rubble wall at Easan Dorha was noted during a walkover survey of the Coulin Estate by Highland Archaeology Services prior to a proposed tree planting scheme on the estate in 2011. It occupied a low, level plaform adjacent to the steam. Within the enclosure was a sub-oval stone setting similar to a shieling dairy stance. <1>


<1> Dagg, C., 2011, Coulin Estate Lochcarron, West Ross: Archaeological Survey, p.15 (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG25694.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C.. 2011. Coulin Estate Lochcarron, West Ross: Archaeological Survey. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. Digital. p.15.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Oct 24 2012 2:39PM

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