Strathmashie Forest, Tirfadoun
Building (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Strathmashie Forest, Tirfadoun
Classification Building (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Tirfadoun 1
Canmore ID 277188
Site Number NN59SE 54
NGR NN 5854 9302
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/277188
- Council Highland
- Parish Laggan
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Badenoch And Strathspey
- Former County Inverness-shire
NN59SE 54 5854 9302
The remains of a building and a possible platform, standing in light forestry, were recorded here during a detailed archaeological survey of Strathmashie Community Forest near Laggan, Highland. The building measures 10.1m x 3.9m externally and is defined by collapsed drystone walls, tumbled to 1.5m across and 0.5m high. The remains of a right-angled drystone wall extends off the SW side of the structure creating a platform built up on the SW side. The survey was carried out to assess the evidence for past human use and to ascertain whether there was enough archaeology to develop a heritage trail in the forest.
D Sneddon 2005
Ground Survey (31 March 2014)
NN 58200 93246 (centred on) A desk-based assessment and walkover survey were carried out on 31 March 2014 in the Laggan/Strathmashie Forest in advance of the proposed construction of an access track by a neighbouring landowner. The survey identified four archaeological sites,
including two post-medieval buildings, an enclosure/pen and a water tank.
Report: Highland HER, OASIS and RCAHMS (intended)
Funder: Forestry Commission Scotland
Lynn Fraser – Ross and Cromarty Archaeological Services
(Source: DES)
OASIS ID: rosscrom1-176567
