Allt Nam Uamh
Enclosure (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Allt Nam Uamh
Classification Enclosure (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 136068
Site Number NC21NE 9
NGR NC 2566 1811
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Highland
- Parish Assynt
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Sutherland
- Former County Sutherland
NC21NE 9 2566 1811
NC 26 20 (centre) A rapid archaeological assessment was undertaken over c 10km2 of the Inchnadamph National Nature Reserve. Features such as the 'Bone Caves' and the shielings had been recorded previously. This survey recorded evidence of post-medieval settlement and agricultural use in addition to that marked on the OS map and the remains of a prehistoric settlement and possible burial cairn:
NC 2566 1811 Rough boulder dyke forming irregular enclosure.
A copy of the report has been lodged with the NMRS.
Sponsor: SNH.
J Harden 1996
