Tiree, Loch Dubh A Gharaidh Fail
Building (Period Unassigned), Field Boundary(S) (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Tiree, Loch Dubh A Gharaidh Fail
Classification Building (Period Unassigned), Field Boundary(S) (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 239562
Site Number NM04NW 47
NGR NM 0275 4859
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Argyll And Bute
- Parish Tiree
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Argyll And Bute
- Former County Argyll
NM04NW 47 NM 0275 4859
NM 00 45 (area) A survey of the coast of Tiree was conducted in November 2001. A 50-100m strip was investigated around the entire coastline for the presence of built heritage and archaeological remains. A total of 141 sites were found, of which 85 represent previously unrecorded remains. Of particular interest are a possible prehistoric enclosure and field system at Port Snoig (NL 9710 3881) and a possible Norse settlement or chapel at Loch Dubh a Gharaidh Fail (NM 0275 4859).
Observations on the coastal geomorphology and hinterland geology were also recorded. As part of this project, a programme of public outreach, including basic archaeological training, was carried out in association with local residents.
Sponsors: HS, HLF, Argyll and Bute Council, SCAPE Trust.
H Moore, G Wilson and M Carruthers 2002
An unroofed rectilinear structure is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 (1976) map at this location. It is not shown on any earlier OS publications.
RCAHMS 2003 (SO)
