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Garnmore
Structure(S) (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Garnmore
Classification Structure(S) (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Balmacara Estate
Canmore ID 349594
Site Number NG72NE 151
NGR NG 7620 2875
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/349594
- Council Highland
- Parish Lochalsh
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Skye And Lochalsh
- Former County Ross And Cromarty
Field Visit (May 1996 - June 1996)
Set against the base of a range of rocky outcrops, which face in a southerly direction towards the Garbh-allt burn are the ruinous remains of a group of at least 11 single cell structures. All are about 2.0m in diameter and vary in their state of preservation from mere outlines on the grass to perfectly preserved examples standing much as they must have been built. Entrances are visible in all but the most poorly preserved examples.
Some of the cells are free standing while others utilize large boulders as one side.
A well preserved group of shielings in a striking position.
(BAL96 078)
Information from NTS (SCS) January 2016
Condition Survey (1998 - 1998)
The numerous small structures and bothy/pen surrounded by lazy bed cultivation (NTS Ref: BAL 084.12-14) are as described by Dualchas .
The pen was not found during a search of the area although the pathway and turf dyke were clear (NTS Ref: BAL 085)
(Information from condition report for NTS produced by Jill Harden 2000)
NTS commissioned condition report as follow-up to Dualchas survey undertaken by Jill Harden
