Loch Leven
Shooting Stand(S) (19th Century) - (20th Century)
Site Name Loch Leven
Classification Shooting Stand(S) (19th Century) - (20th Century)
Canmore ID 120486
Site Number NN16SW 26
NGR NN 1151 6024
NGR Description NN 1151 6024 and NN 1147 6022
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Highland
- Parish Lismore And Appin (Lochaber)
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Lochaber
- Former County Argyll
NN16SW 26 1151 6024 and 1147 6022
Two drystone shooting butts (NMRS MS 738/31, nos.81 and 82), situated on the N-facing slopes above the road on the S side of Loch Leven, were recorded during a pre-afforestation survey by AOC (Scotland Ltd). Both structures are horseshoe-shaped; the NE structure measures 6m from N to S by 5m whilst that to the SW measures 4m from E to W by 3.5m and stands 1m high externally and 1.5m high internally. There are stone-built gun-loops in the top course of walling which may suggest a military origin, perhaps as pillboxes.
C Burgess (AOC (Scotland Ltd)) March 1996; NMRS MS 738/31 nos.81 and 82 (23/2, 2c).
