Three Bridges

NN 07812 12340 In May 2019 a rapid desk-based assessment and survey were conducted over a parcel of land west of the Three Bridges, Argyll in advance of forestry. The remains of two townships, Sallachry and Kilmun (Canmore ID: 153701), and associated field clearance and field boundaries were recorded.

NN 07724 12238 Structure A - drystone wall, 030m high x 0.60m wide. Part of township, Sallachry. On OS 1st Ed map, lower wall surrounding township.

NN 07740 12264 Structure B - square cornered drystone rectangular structure, 23m x 6m wide. Internal divisions. Longhouse. On 1st Ed OS map.

NN 07809 12273 Structure C - remains of a structure, SE corner just visible, otherwise levelled out rubble within and enclosure. On OS 1st Ed map as an enclosure.

NN 07749 12315 Structure D - drystone structure 16 x 6m, walls surviving to height. On OS 1st Ed map as an enclosure.

NN 07749 12315 Structure E - drystone walled enclosure. On OS 1st Ed map as an enclosure.

NN 07791 12334 Structure F - drystone rectangular structure with attached enclosure. Only the rectangular structure is shown on the OS 1st Edition map.

NN 07812 12340 Structure G – gable-ended mortared rectangular structure - large entrance on north side, so used as a barn at one time. Fireplace at west end, so also utilised as a dwelling.

NN 08005 12492 Defunct drystone wall, on OS 1st Edition map. 0.40m high x 0.60m wide.

NN 08095 12495 Small field clearance cairn, 1 x 1m located on top of a natural knoll.

NN 08149 12626 4 x 4m and 0.75m high pile of small stone clearance

NN 08150 12628 3 x 2m lozenge shaped stone clearance pile

NN 08154 12661 Dispersed clearance cairn set against low rock outcrop, 8 x 5m.

NN 08110 12660 An irregular stone wall/banked enclosure some 25 x 34m

NN 08107 12679 6 x 20m rectangular drystone longhouse, corners not visible. On 1st Edition OS map.

NN 08062 12660 drystone rectangular longhouse, with more modern cairn (animal burial) within the interior. Squared corners. On 1st Edition OS map.

NN 08056 12641 two joined structures, 24m x 6m in total.

NN 08044 12626 Low wall. Two large trees growing over it. The wall is well built and defines the drop from the higher northern ground to the lower ground on the south side. Now occupied by a burn, but possible once a track?

NN 08069 12589 Clearance stones set against a large natural glacial erratic

NN 07899 12621 Large clearance cairn on top of a hill, 14m x 14m. Modern rubbish within.

NN 07835 12830 Linear clearance cairn, set down the side of a steep slope, ending at natural stone outcrop. 10m long.

NN 07809 12841 Clearance stones set against a large natural glacial erratic.

NN 07772 12831 Possible house platform, 7m long and 4m wide, small stones, 0.20m high. Orientated N-S.

NN 07766 12827 Defunct drystone wall, on 1st Edition OS map. 0.70m high x 0.60m wide.

NN 07618 12155 rectangular drystone structure 6m x 17m, square corner. On 1st Ed OS map.

NN 07603 12149 10m x 4m rectangular structure, with later drystone wall no top. Walled enclosure on NW side and more modern sheep dip structure.

NN 07745 11965 Curvilinear field wall/bank. 0.60m wide and 0.30m high.

NN 07729 12001 Small field clearance cairn, 3 x 3m.

NN 07743 11871 Short stretch of drystone wall, runs from burn, destroyed by track.

NN 07747 11861 A track, now partially destroyed by more modern track, ran down to the burn, across a ford and up the other side. Remains of track visible outwith planting area.

Archive: NRHE (intended)

Funder: Tilhill Forestry

Clare Ellis - Argyll Archaeology

(Source: DES Vol 20)