Monument record MHG56283 - Transhumance and pastoral remains - Killundine Estate, Morvern

Summary

Remains of transhumance and pastoral activity noted by WCAS during a 2011 DBA and walkover survey.

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Grid reference Centred NM 5909 5064 (1151m by 969m)
Map sheet NM55SE
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish MORVERN
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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Remains of transhumance and pastoral activity were noted by WCAS during a 2011 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme. They are either associated with the remains of the nearby Gleann Nan Iomairean township (MHG501) to the east or the Carnacailiche township to the west (MHG14379). Features include boundary walls, shielings, pens, and clearnace cairns. For individual feature descriptions, please see report. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Birch, S and Peteranna, M. 2011. Woodland Creation Project: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey - Killundine Estate, Morvern. West Coast Archaeological Services. Digital. Sites 3-8, 18-29.

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Record last edited

Jan 3 2014 12:50PM

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