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Arisaig

Structure(S) (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Arisaig

Classification Structure(S) (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) Allt Dail An Dubh-asaidh

Canmore ID 213879

Site Number NM69SE 20

NGR NM 6681 9016

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Highland
  • Parish Arisaig And Moidart
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Lochaber
  • Former County Inverness-shire

Archaeology Notes

NM69SE 20 6681 9016

NM 6639 8656 (Arisaig) to NM 6790 9194 (Kinsadel) Following field survey and test pitting (DES 2000, 47), evaluation work was undertaken on seven sites.

NM 6681 9016 Site 3 (turf-built structures). Trial excavation of one structure confirmed a turf and stone wall construction. No other structural details were obtained and no artefacts were found. These structures are believed to be shieling huts of 18th-century or earlier date.

Sponsor: Historic Scotland

S Halliday 2001

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