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Ground Survey
Date 1998
Event ID 624102
Category Recording
Type Ground Survey
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/624102
NO 033 895. Two buildings were located within a forestry plantation, close to the existing post-medieval township of Tomnamoine (NMRS NO 08 NW 4). Both structures are of drystane construction and appear to be of a similar size and build to the remains of the township.
Building 1, 9.5 x 4m, is aligned roughly N-S with an entrance in the E wall. The walls are constructed of sub-angular granite boulders (max 1m). Approximately half-way along the W wall a spur wall runs roughly E-W to join with the head dyke. The head dyke and the spur wall form a triangular enclosure; this may have been for penning animals or a small garden.
Building 2 lies c 50m NW of Building 1 on flat ground at the base of a slope. This building measures 8.6 x 4.1m and is aligned E-W with an entrance on the S side. There is a possible wind-break or apron on either side of the door. The walls survive to a maximum height of 0.6m and are constructed of sub-angular granite boulders (max 0.7m), the walls are c 0.8m thick. Adjoining this structure to the W is a possible rectangular enclosure.
Sponsor: National Trust for Scotland
S Bain 1998.
