Monument record MHG56662 - Enclosure - Lochan Gruagaich, Ardnamurchan

Summary

An enclosure, possibly a sheep fold, at Lochan Gruagaich, Ardnamurchan.

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Grid reference Centred NM 5506 6546 (18m by 18m)
Map sheet NM56NE
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish ARDNAMURCHAN
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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Full Description

An animal enclosure, possibly a sheepfold, of unknown date. The stone wall structure measured 14m in diameter and was formed of rocks up to 50cm in size, standing up to 50 cm in height. There was no sign of an entrance to the enclosure. It was likely to have preceeded associated features in its proximity.

The site was visited and photographed by Jon Haylett on the 11th of November 2013. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Record Form/Field Recording Form: Haylett, J. 2013. West Ardnamurchan Archaeology Record Forms. Unaffiliated. Yes. Digital.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Apr 4 2014 12:37PM

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