Field Visit

Date 13 June 2012

Event ID 992725

Category Recording

Type Field Visit

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/992725

NN 33130 12737 Ellan Vhow was visited during very low loch levels on 13 June 2012 to assess its condition five years after the last assessment in 2007. The low loch levels revealed that the entire island is fortified with a wall around the perimeter which is bonded with lime mortar in places. Five previously unidentified boat noosts and jetties were recorded and the remains of a quite elaborate jetty system/defended harbour on the N shore. Late medieval and post-medieval ceramic sherds were found on the shore and shaped roof slates suggest the tower had a turret. The survey in 2012 added nine new features to the 19 recorded in 1995. Wind blown trees that were adversely affecting the site were removed with scheduled monument consent on 7 August 2012.

Archive: Held by FAS until deposited in RCAHMS

Funder: Bruce McFarlin

Fiona Baker, Firat Archaeological Services Ltd

2012