Monument record MHG7697 - Inveralligin
Summary
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 8420 5740 (60m by 60m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG85NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Old County | ROSS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | APPLECROSS |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
NG85NW 1 842 573.
see also: NG85NW 17 Township; Cottages
'. . The author was recently informed of some curious enclosures of unknown purpose at Inver Alligin, Loch Torridon, apparently called, respectively, Lismore and Lisbeg (Lis Mhor and Lis Bheag), or the large and small 'lis', which ... may refer to early monastic sites.'
R Gourlay 1984.
MacDonald locates 'Leas Mhor' and 'Leas Bheag' to NG 842 574. The construction of these enclosures is similar to that of NG85NW 12.
M MacDonald 1992.
Rectangular enclosure with three very substantial walls up to 3m spread, appear to be rubble covered. The west wall same construction as' Leas Bheag and Glaic'. The east wall is up to 1.7m high and most massive. Raised square outline under turf, 4m by 4m inside enclosure.
J Aitken : 12/12/00.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG1757 Text/Publication/Article: MacDonald, M. 1992. ''Torridon shieling survey (Applecross, Gairloch and Lochcarron parishes)'', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1992, p.44-5. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 44-5. 44-5.
- --- SHG3186 Text/Publication/Article: Gourlay, R. 1984. The ancient past. SHG1943. 99-125. 122-3.
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Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
