Common Plantation

NX 23185 84059 (Knockmalloch Bridge), NX 23137 84897 (Common Plantation Bridge) and NX 23730 86001 (parish boundary). A Level 1 standing building survey carried out 25 September 2008 and 23 April 2009 recorded the position and architectural character of two bridges. Knockmalloch Bridge crosses the Mill Burn that leads from Mill Loch and is a single-arched bridge of sandstone with granite voussoirs and parapet copings and quoins. Common Plantation Bridge crosses a small burn (Lily Burn) that leads to Mill Loch and is a smaller single-arched bridge of sandstone with granite quoins and parapet copings. Both bridges probably date

to the early 19th century. Three other culverts were also recorded, a box drain of probable 19th-century date and two pipe culverts from the 20th century.

The boundary between Colmonell and Barr parishes was recorded where it was affected by the substation development associated with the grid connector for the Mark Hill Wind Farm. The boundary consisted of an open ditch 1.5–2m wide and currently 0.5m deep. To the N and S of the ditch and unaffected by the development, the boundary consisted of a dry stone wall. The changing nature of the boundary is shown on the 1st Edition OS map of 1857–8.

Report: RCAHMS and WoSAS SMR

Funder: Scottish Power Energy Networks

Mike Cressey and Ian Suddaby – CFA Archaeology Ltd

NX 23137 84897 Common Plantation bridge. NX 23185 84059 (Knockmalloch Bridge), NX 23137 84897 (Common Plantation Bridge) and NX 23730 86001 (parish boundary). A Level 1 standing building survey carried out 25 September 2008 and 23 April 2009 recorded the position and architectural character of two bridges. Knockmalloch Bridge crosses the Mill Burn that leads from Mill Loch and is a single-arched bridge of sandstone with granite voussoirs and parapet copings and quoins. Common Plantation Bridge crosses a small burn (Lily Burn) that leads to Mill Loch and is a smaller single-arched bridge of sandstone with granite quoins and parapet copings. Both bridges probably date to the early 19th century.

NX 23295 84543 Farmstead, comprising Lochside, four roofed buildings, garden ground, enclosures and associated tracks shown on the 1st Edition OS map of 1857. One square building and rubble boundary walls are all that is now visible.

NX 23521 84763 Lochhead, a farmstead of three roofed buildings and three enclosures, shown on the 1st Edition OS map of 1857.

NX 23015 8598 Single roofed structure shown on 1st Edition OS map of 1857), unnamed. Now ruined with associated wall and track.

NX 23073 85335 Spring/well shown on the 1st Edition OS map of 1857.

NX 22726 85272 Spring/well shown on the 1st Edition OS map of 1857

NX 22672 85426 Structure shown on 1st Edition OS map of 1857 with associated field boundaries and access track. Nothing now visible on the ground surface.

NX 22740 85350 A farmstead comprising two roofed structures set next to a track. Nothing now visible.

NX 22412 85351 Farmstead comprising two unroofed structures. Single rectangular structure/enclosure visible 35m x 12m and up to 1m high, with addition of field clearance. Entrance to the south. OS Name Book entry - A small farm house, without offices attached, built of stone & lime one storey high thatched, and in bad repair, Property of the Episcopal Church of Scotland

NX 22704 85272 Large field clearance cairn.

Archive: NRHE (intended)

Funder: RDS Forestry

Clare Ellis - Argyll Archaeology