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SRP Recording Event
Date 3 July 2007 - 3 July 2007
Event ID 585265
Category Recording
Type Field Visit
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/585265
Enclosures and improved ground (Nosas Site Survey Nos 566 - 569) centred on NH 2224 5140, situated 500m to the east of the township of Achadh an Eas on the southwest shore of Loch Beannacharain close to where the Allt an da’Pheite, drains into the loch. The ground is gently sloping and has been improved, being covered mainly by fine grass. There is a substantial earthbank next to the stream and an enclosure but no buildings were located.
A ruined stone dyke (Nosas Site Survey No 567) (W end at NH2228 5142) possibly part of an attempt to enclose the outwash fan.
A sub-square enclosure (Nosas Site Survey No 568) centred on NH 22206 51420 with comprises a turf dyke measuring some 70m x 70m.
An area of improved ground (Nosas Site Survey No 569) centred on NH 2224 5143 composed of fine grass W of the stream with faint traces of a dyke bounding its W side.
A rectangular enclosure, possibly an old sheepfold (Nosas Site Survey No 566) is located at NH 2210 5145 c.250m to the east of the township of Achadh an Eas.
Information from North of Scotland Archaeology Society