Baileghobain, An Sluggan
Forge(S) (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Baileghobain, An Sluggan
Classification Forge(S) (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Smith's Town
Canmore ID 15406
Site Number NH91SW 12
NGR NH 94 13
NGR Description NH c. 94 13
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/15406
- Council Highland
- Parish Abernethy And Kincardine
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Badenoch And Strathspey
- Former County Inverness-shire
NH91SW 12 c. 94 13
Baileghobain, Smith's Town, is the site of forges connected with great wood and iron works conducted by the English in the 18th century. There is a point in the Kincardine Sluggan (An Slugan: name - NH 942 132) called Cadhaig Nicoll where one of their men was killed.
Forsyth 1898.
NH 98 10 (area) Between December 2001 and March 2002 a survey was made of Glenmore Forest as part of a management plan. A number of archaeological sites were recorded, including:
NH 94 13 Smith's Town Forges. (NH91SW 12)
Sponsors: Forest Enterprise, Highland Council Culture and Leisure Services
S Farrell 2002.
