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Kiltarlity to Drumnadrochit Overhead Line

Desk Based and Walk-over

Survey

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Kiltarlity to Drumnadrochit Overhead Line: Desk-based and Walk-over Survey 2008

Kiltarlity to Drumnadrochit Overhead Line

Desk Based and Walk-over

Survey

Client Scottish and Southern Energy

Date 9 October 2008 (revision)

Report No. HAS081002

Project HAS/KDN08

Author Cait McCullagh

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Contents

INTRODUCTION ...... 3

LOCATION ...... 4

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ...... 4

ARCHAEOLOGICAL BACKGROUND AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE ...... 5

METHOD ...... 6

RESULTS ...... 7

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 22

APPENDIX 1: TABLE OF FEATURES ...... 23

APPENDIX 2: TABLE OF PHOTOGRAPHS ...... 28

APPENDIX 3: MAPS AND PLANS ...... 76

Acknowledgements

Fieldwork was carried out by Cait McCullagh. We wish to thank the client, SSE Power Distribution, for commissioning this report and to Sylvina Tilbury and to Alex Du Toit at Highland Council for their assistance with locating copies of aerial photographs and the 6 inch Ordnance Survey map series. This report was edited by John Wood. Background mapping has been reproduced by permission of the Ordnance Survey under Licence 100043217.

Introduction

A desk based assessment and walk-over survey was conducted in August 2008 to establish as far as possible the nature and extent of any archaeology likely to be affected by the construction of a new wood pole overhead line (OHL) between Ardendrain and Culnakirk; Kiltarlity – Drumnadrochit Route. This report summarises the results.

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Location

As requested by the Highland Council, the present survey covered the proposed overhead line between Ardendrain (NH 51144 38388) and Culnakirk (NH 49873 30900).

Figure 1 Location For details see Appendix 3

Aims and Objectives

The overall aims of this assessment are to identify any recorded archaeological sites or features that might be affected by this work; propose mitigation or recording as appropriate to ensure that archaeological evidence is not unnecessarily damaged or destroyed; and to minimize any possible delay or costs to the development by anticipating any archaeological requirements as far as possible, timetabling and integrating archaeological recording work with the project, and dealing with any issues arising quickly and efficiently.

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Archaeological Background and Cultural Significance

Situated within the historic parishes of Kiltarlity and Glenconvinth, and Urquhart and Glenmoriston, , the current and proposed wood pole overhead lines cross a variety of archaeological sites and features representing in all some six thousand years of human activity.

Previous commentators have suggested that the place-name Glen Convinth is a possible corruption of the descriptive name, Glen Convent1, inferring a, probably, medieval Christian Foundation, the putative remains of which were recorded in the early 19th Century2. Convinth was established as a parish in 12213. Graves occupy the interior of the relic church and the associated graveyard is still in use. There are reports of a now lost sculptured stone in the church graveyard; an early 20th c. account describes this as depicting a horse and rider may suggest an early mediaeval date (300AD – 1000AD)4. Geographically close to the location of Castle Urquhart, associated, traditionally, with the activities of the medieval order of the Knights Templar, it may be that the area attracted associated high status ecclesiastical settlements5, perhaps including the presumed convent.

A number of the structural remains of the dispersed crofting townships of Glenconvinth, Duallon and Fanblair are identifiable on the 1st Edition of the Ordnance Survey 6 inch map (Inverness-shire, 1875, Sheet xviii6). These and the variety of non-structural remains of undated, medieval (800AD – 1559AD) and post-medieval (1560AD – 1900AD) land-management - including relic rig and furrow remains at Lochan Dubh7 - are evidence of intensive farming , as attested to, at least in the 18th and 19th centuries, by the First and Second Statistical Accounts (OSA and NSA) for Kiltarlity and Glenconvinth and Urquhart and Glenmoriston8.

1 OSA. 1799, ‘Kiltarlity, county of Inverness, Presbytery of Inverness, Synod of Moray, by Rev. Mr John Fraser’ in, The Statistical Account of Scotland. Edinburgh, vol. 13, http://stat‐acc‐scot.edina.ac.uk/ [30/09/08]

2 Anderson, G. 1834, (1st edition) Guide to the Highlands and islands of Scotland, including Orkney and Zetland: descriptive of their scenery, statistics, antiquities and natural history. Edinburgh

3 Royal Commission for Ancient and Historic Monuments in Scotland (RCAHMS), www.rcahms.gov.uk [30/09/08]

4 Wallace, T. 1911, 'Notes on some sculptured slabs and headstones in the churchyards of Glenconvinth and Kirkhill, Inverness‐shire' in, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 45, 1910‐11, pp. 309‐11,

5 OSA 1799, ‘Urquhart and Glenmoriston, county of Inverness, Synod of Glenelg, Presbytery of Abertarf’ in, The Statistical Account of Scotland. Edinburgh, vol. 13, http://stat‐acc‐scot.edina.ac.uk/ [30/09/08] The Celtic church in Scotland: a study of its penetration lines and art relationships

6 http://geo.nls.uk/os6inch/google.html [30/09/08]

7 Historic Environment Record, Highland Council, http://her.highland.gov.uk/ [07/08/08]; Jacks, S. E. (ed.) 1989, Some unrecorded sites in the Aird noted between Oct. 1987 and May 1989. Inverness Field Club: Inverness

8 OSA. 1799, ‘Kiltarlity, county of Inverness, Presbytery of Inverness, Synod of Moray, by Rev. Mr John Fraser’ in, The Statistical Account of Scotland. Edinburgh, vol. 13; OSA 1799, ‘Urquhart and Glenmoriston, county of Inverness, Synod of Glenelg, Presbytery of Abertarf’ in, ibid NSA. 1845, ‘Kiltarlity, county of Inverness, Synod of Moray, by Rev. C Fraser, Minister’ in, The New Statistical Account of Scotland. Edinburgh, vol. 14; NSA. 1845, ‘United Parishes of Urquhart and Glenmoriston, Presbytery of Abertarf, Synod of Glenelg, by the Rev. James Donne Smith, Minister’ in ibid. http://stat‐acc‐scot.edina.ac.uk/ [30/09/08]

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Pre-historic cultivation, settlement and ritual activity is also very evident along the western and eastern slopes of Glen Convinth. Cup-marked stones, such as those recorded at Culnakirk and Clachmor9, are mostly associated with the Neolithic period (4000BC – 2401BC). Various Bronze Age (2400BC – 551BC) field system, clearance cairns and hut circles are also found – for example in Easter Cudrish and Creag Ard10. Cup-marked stones and a burnt mound are found close together near Easter Balnagrantach.11 Overall the range of sites and features recorded suggests the wider area is part of a a corridor of Neolithic and Bronze Age high status and funerary ritual sites extending from Beauly to the shores of Loch Ness12.

Method

Desk­Based Assessment

The drawings as supplied by the client were checked in detail against the Ordnance Survey 1:25000 Map of the proposed route, the National Monuments Record of Scotland and the Highland Council’s Historic Environment Record, as well as historical maps and aerial photographs available at the Highland Council’s offices in Inverness or online.

The offices of the Highland Council Historic Environment Record were visited on 5th – 6th August 2008, when relevant archaeological reports and the RAF vertical aerial photographs taken in 1946 were examined. The National Monuments Record for Scotland, the 6 inch Ordnance Survey map series, and the map collections of the National Library of Scotland were studied online13 and at the premises of the Highland Council Archives. The Old and New Statistical Accounts for the Parishes of Kiltarlity and Glenconvinth and Urquhart and Glenmoriston were also accessed and researched online14. Other literary sources were also consulted.

9 Jolly, W. 1882, 'On cup‐marked stones in the neighbourhood of Inverness; with an appendix on cup‐marked stones in the Western Islands' in, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 16, 1881‐2, p.376

10 Wordsworth, J. 1995a, An Archaeological Assessment of Land at Coul – na – kirk, Glenurquhart. Wordsworth Archaeological Services: Balnain, Glenurquhart; Wordsworth, J. 1995b, An Archaeological Survey of Proposed Plantation at Blairmore and Cudrish, Gelnconvinth. Wordsworth Archaeological Services: Balnain, Glenurquhart

11 Henshall, A S. 1963, The chambered tombs of Scotland. Vol. 1, 367‐8; plan 369

12 OSA. 1799, ‘Kiltarlity, county of Inverness, Presbytery of Inverness, Synod of Moray, by Rev. Mr John Fraser’ in, The Statistical Account of Scotland. Edinburgh, vol. 13; OSA 1799, ‘Urquhart and Glenmoriston, county of Inverness, Synod of Glenelg, Presbytery of Abertarf’ in, ibid NSA. 1845, ‘Kiltarlity, county of Inverness, Synod of Moray, by Rev. C Fraser, Minister’ in, The New Statistical Account of Scotland. Edinburgh, vol. 14; NSA. 1845, ‘United Parishes of Urquhart and Glenmoriston, Presbytery of Abertarf, Synod of Glenelg, by the Rev. James Donne Smith, Minister’ in ibid. http://stat‐acc‐scot.edina.ac.uk/ [30/09/08]

13 www.rcahms.gov.uk; www.nls.uk/collections/maps/index.html; http://geo.nls.uk/os6inch/google.html [last visited on 7/08/08]

14 http://edina.ac.uk/statacc/ [7/08/08]

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Walkover Survey

A walkover survey of the proposed route was conducted on the 19th, 20th, 23rd, 24th and 28th of August. The weather ranged from being overcast with periods of heavy rainfall to cloudy with sunny spells. Survey was hampered in some areas by inaccessible bog and deep vegetation including gorse which obscured any archaeology (see table of features below).

Results

The searches of the Highland Council Historic Environment Record (HER), the National Monuments Record of Scotland (NMRS) and the historical cartography identified 34 known features. Some of these were also located and recorded during the walkover survey. The results of both are given below. Appendix 3 provides a table of features and plans showing their location and that of all camera points.

Feature A Single unroofed structure

A single, unroofed post-medieval structure is depicted at NGR: NH51003766, on the 1st Edition of the OS Map, 6 inches to 1 mile (Inverness-shire 1875, Sheet xviii)15. This is no longer visible on the current edition of the OS Map (1975) and the remains were not located during the walkover survey.

The site is at some distance to the WNW of the Ardendrain section of the proposed OHL route and is unlikely to be affected by the programme of works. There is no mitigation being recommended here.

Feature B Convinth Croft

Depicted AT ngr nh at NGR NH 5129 3771on the 1st Edition of the OS 1:10560 Map (Inverness-shire 1875, Sheet xviii)16, as the site of the ‘Smithy’. Two buildings remain on the site, a residence and a byre, believed to be the original forge building. Both are N – S aligned.

The longhouse residence, which is still inhabited, measures 18.5m x 5.4m (S end); 5.5m (N end). The N extent (picture right) appears to represent a separate building event; the roofing here is somewhat lower than the middle and S sections of the building composite.

The byre / forge measures 12.8m x 5.15m. Two doorways are visible, 5.5m apart, each measuring 1.1m in width, in the E facing elevation. Beneath the W facing elevation, footings are visible at the base of the elevation. These spread W of the wall and may represent a building footprint that pre-dates the present elevations. A newly inserted doorway and window are visible at the N end of this elevation. The dimensions and relationships of these buildings are recorded in KDN08: Dimensioned Sketch No. 1.

This feature is located at some distance E of the proposed OHL route and is unlikely to be affected by the programme of works. The detailed dimensions of the buildings in this complex are included here in this survey as they offer a useful example of the suite of possible characteristics for other similar building remains in the vicinity of the route.

15 http://geo.nls.uk/os6inch/google.html [last visited on 7/08/08]

16 ibid

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Mitigation is not considered necessary here.

Plate 1 Feature B: Convinth Croft

Features C and D Convinth Old Parish Church and Convinth Old Parish Church Graveyard

St Lawrence’s Church, now partially ruined, is possibly of 16th / 17th Century construction. Although there is no discernible trace of an earlier structure, it is notable that Convinth was established as a parish in 1221. Graves occupy the interior of the relic church and the associated graveyard is still in use17. The remains are as recorded following survey by the Highland Council Archaeology Unit in 198818.

There are reports of a now unknown sculptured stone in the church graveyard; the description of a depiction of a horse and rider may suggest a Class I stone of the early mediaeval period (300AD – 800AD). Additionally, two cup-marked stones were recorded in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as being situated in the graveyard – one with two markings and the other with four19. Neither the Class I stone nor the cup-marked stones were identified during the present survey.

The proposed route of the current and new OHL runs close to the western elevation of the Graveyard curtain wall. Underlying this is a possible peri-glacial mound, surmounted by a colonisation of gorse. No archaeological features could be identified here during survey, here inhibited by the vegetation overgrowth.

Whilst the route of the proposed works follows that of the current OHL and, therefore, has already been somewhat disturbed, the proximity of the location of the new OHL to Features C and D infers that there

17 Historic Environment Record, Highland Council, http://her.highland.gov.uk/ [07/08/08]; Royal Commission for Ancient and Historic Monuments in Scotland (RCAHMS), www.rcahms.gov.uk [30/09/08]

18 Historic Environment Record, Highland Council, http://her.highland.gov.uk/FullImage.aspx?imageid=19978&uid=MHG31357 [30/08/08]. 19 Jolly, W. 1882, 'On cup‐marked stones in the neighbourhood of Inverness; with an appendix on cup‐marked stones in the Western Islands' in, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 16, 1881‐2, p.376; Wallace, T. 1911, 'Notes on some sculptured slabs and headstones in the churchyards of Glenconvinth and Kirkhill, Inverness‐shire' in, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 45, 1910‐11, pp. 309‐11,

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is a possibility of buried archaeology in this vicinity, necessitating mitigation. An archaeological watching brief is recommended for the duration of works as the route runs adjacent to the western curtain wall of Convinth Old Parish Churchyard.

Plate 2 Features C / D: Convinth Old Parish Churchyard

Feature E Glenconvinth Nunnery

It is believed that Glen Convinth takes its name from a nunnery founded within the parish at one time20. A report from the antiquarian, G. Anderson (1834), suggests that the foundations of this feature were still visible, at this site, in the early nineteenth century21. No archaeological remains were identified during survey.

The proposed re-routing of the OHL runs in close proximity, E of this feature. As there is a possibility of associated buried archaeology mitigation is recommended at this location. It is proposed that an archaeological watching brief is undertaken in the vicinity of Feature E.

Feature F Duallon Farmstead

Four roofed rectilinear structures and an associated enclosure are shown on the 1st Edition of the OS 1:10560 Map, (Inverness-shire 1875, Sheet xviii)22. During survey, the elements detailed below were identified. Cobbling to the N and ENE of the remains of an enclosure and of a longhouse, detailed below, appears to represent a modern attempt to create a surface over a morass. The extent and width of this proved difficult to trace. Three modern clearance cairns were also identified in close proximity, to the NE of this cobbling. The stones used in these cairns and for the cobbled surface may comprise the robbed out remains of the buildings identified as Duallan Farmstead.

20 20 OSA. 1799, ‘Kiltarlity, county of Inverness, Presbytery of Inverness, Synod of Moray, by Rev. Mr John Fraser’ in, The Statistical Account of Scotland. Edinburgh, vol. 13; NSA. 1845, ‘Kiltarlity, county of Inverness, Synod of Moray, by Rev. C Fraser, Minister’ in, The New Statistical Account of Scotland. Edinburgh, vol. 14, http://stat‐acc‐scot.edina.ac.uk/ [30/09/08]

21 Anderson, G. 1834, (1st edition) Guide to the Highlands and islands of Scotland, including Orkney and Zetland: descriptive of their scenery, statistics, antiquities and natural history. Edinburgh, p.538.

22 http://geo.nls.uk/os6inch/google.html [last visited on 7/08/08]

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The farmstead remains comprise an enclosure, a longhouse and a field dyke, which, in part, forms the SW elevation of the enclosure. All are aligned ESE – WNW, with the longhouse situated at the WNW extent. The enclosure remains measure 32m in length along the SW wall, here with a possible entrance at the ESE extent, measuring 2.8m in width. To the WNW the wall remains measure 19.1m in length and to the NE, the discernible remains measure 25.6m in length with a possible entrance at the ESE extent measuring 2.8m in width. The interior measures 33.7m x 32.9m, transversely, from NNE – SSW and SSE – NNW, respectively. The wall remains are 0.8m at their highest and 0.6m in thickness. Some partially dressed and dressed stones are visible within the wall remains. One stone in the SW elevation is notable. Into this a circular hole has been drilled around which ferrous staining is evident. This is likely to have been used as a fence post foundation. This dressing measures 26cm in length, 18cm in width and 14cm in thickness. The drilled hole measures 3cm in diameter. At the southern corner of the enclosure remains a modern clearance cairn is visible.

An ovoid cairn is situated at the ESE extent of the enclosure. It measures 4.5m transversely from SSE – NNW and 4.8m transversely from NNE – SSW, and 0.3m at the highest and 1.2m thickness at the mid- point. The cairn is obscured under a thick covering of vegetation, including nettles and bracken.

The remains of field dyke, partially incorporated into the SW wall of the aforementioned rectilinear enclosure are also evident. The NE facing wall remains measure 32m in length, for the duration that the dyke forms part of the enclosure (situated directly ESE of the longhouse remains). The dyke then extends for a further 23.1m WNW, stopping 4.7m from the ESE facing gable of the longhouse. The wall is 0.8m at its highest and measures 0.6m in thickness.

Plate 3 Feature F: Duallon

The remains of a longhouse measure 6m in length, 0.6m in thickness and 1.2m at the highest point at the ESE facing gable end. The remains of a cobbled terrace, 6.7m x 1.9m, can be seen directly ESE of these wall remains. The SSW facing external elevation of the remains measure 24.4m in length, 0.6m in thickness and 1.2m at the highest point. A possible entrance, measuring 0.9m in width is evident, 6.7m from the ESE extent. The NNE facing external elevation of the remains measures 24m in length, 0.7m in thickness and 0.9m at the highest point. A possible internal dividing wall is discernible from the exterior, 14.3m from the ESE extent.

The interior of the structure is overgrown with vegetation and has been used for the deposition of farm debris. A tree-line running SSW – NNE delineates the course of a burn running 0.4m WNW directly

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from the WNW extent of the structure. The area between this and the wall-end is colonised by gorse and scrub, inhibiting survey at this end of the structure.

Several of the boulders and cobbles used in the wall of the longhouse construction are dressed.

This feature is located at some distance to the W of the proposed OHL route and is unlikely to be affected by the programme of works. The detailed dimensions of the structures and features in this complex are included here in this survey as they offer a useful example of the suite of possible characteristics for other similar building remains in the vicinity of the route.

Mitigation is not proposed here.

Feature G Building, Fanblair

A structure measuring 15m x 4m, believed to have been of turf construction on stone footings, to the W of the march dyke of the Blairmore estate, suggesting that it was once part of Fanblair was surveyed in 199523. The site is now heavily afforested and colonised by gorse. No archaeological features were identified during survey; here inhibited by the vegetation overgrowth.

This feature is located at some distance E of the proposed OHL route and is unlikely to be affected by the programme of works. Mitigation is not necessary, here.

Feature H Fanblair Farmstead

Two unroofed buildings and an enclosure are depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition 6 inches to 1 mile Map of Inverness-shire (Sheet xviii)24. Only one unroofed building could be located on the Ordnance Survey 1:10000 Map (1975)25. The site is now colonised by a thick gorse covering. No archaeological features were identified during survey; here inhibited by the vegetation overgrowth.

This feature is located at some distance to the W of the proposed OHL route, on the opposite of the A833 Roadway and is unlikely to be affected by the programme of works. Mitigation is not necessary, here.

Feature I Blairmore Hut Circles and Field Systems

The full extent of this site, covering approximately 2.7 hectares, when surveyed in 1995, proved difficult to establish26 However, at NH 5087 3612, set into a N facing slope a denuded oval, stone- walled hut measuring 10m (approx.) from the SW to the NE entrance by 8.5m transversely between the centres of a wall spread to 2.5m around the circumference, can be discerned. This is surrounded by a number of clearance cairns27.

23 Wordsworth, J. 1995a, An Archaeological Assessment of Land at Coul – na – kirk, Glenurquhart. Wordsworth Archaeological Services: Balnain, Glenurquhart, feature no. 6

24 http://geo.nls.uk/os6inch/google.html [last visited on 7/08/08]

25 Royal Commission for Ancient and Historic Monuments in Scotland (RCAHMS), www.rcahms.gov.uk [30/09/08]

26 Wordsworth, J. 1995b, An Archaeological Survey of Proposed Plantation at Blairmore and Cudrish, Gelnconvinth. Wordsworth Archaeological Services: Balnain, Glenurquhart, feature no. 5

27 Royal Commission for Ancient and Historic Monuments in Scotland (RCAHMS), www.rcahms.gov.uk [30/09/08]

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Survey of the proposed OHL route, in the vicinity of Feature I, revealed undergrowth covered with a thick encroachment of heather, thyme and bracken, making survey of the ground directly under parts of the route inaccessible. No archaeological features were identified during survey; here inhibited by the overgrowth.

The recorded visible remains are sited at some distance E from the current and proposed route of the OHL. It is also notable that, here, the renewed OHL will follow the current line along ground that has presumably been previously disturbed. However, given the unknown extent of the field system and settlement spread mitigation is recommended at this part of the route. It is advised that an archaeologist carries out one to two precautionary site visits whilst works are undertaken on this part of the route.

Feature J Blairmore Cist Site

A cist was recorded as being located at the 100 contour line on Blair More Hill in the late nineteenth century28 but no trace of this feature was found when visited by the Ordnance Survey in 196429. Survey of the proposed OHL route, in the vicinity of Feature J, revealed undergrowth covered with a thick encroachment of heather, thyme and bracken, making survey of the ground directly under parts of the route inaccessible. No archaeological features were identified during survey; here inhibited by the overgrowth.

This feature is located at some distance to the E of the proposed OHL route and is unlikely to be affected by the programme of works. However, given the unknown extent of the field system and settlement spread of the aforementioned Feature I, also in this vicinity, mitigation has been recommended for this part of the route. It is advised that an archaeologist carries out one to two precautionary site visits whilst works are undertaken on this part of the route.

Feature K Cairnfield – Hut Circle and Field System

The rig of this field system, covering approximately 1.1 hectares, appears to follow a small terrace and is possibly marked by a dyke30. In 1886 one oval, stone-walled hut - measuring 13m from WNW – ESE by 11.5m transversely, between the centres of a wall spread to 3m at the rear, spreading to 4.5m at the ‘clubbed’ entrance to the ESE - was surveyed. A saddle quern was also located at the entrance at this time31.

Survey of the proposed OHL route, at some distance to the W of Feature K, revealed, variously, a thick encroachment of heather, thyme and bracken. No archaeological features were identified during survey; here inhibited, in part, by the overgrowth of vegetation. It is also notable that, here, the renewed OHL will follow the current line along ground that has presumably been previously disturbed.

28 Wallace, T. 1911, 'Notes on some sculptured slabs and headstones in the churchyards of Glenconvinth and Kirkhill, Inverness‐shire' in, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 45, 1910‐11, pp.340 – 55

29 Royal Commission for Ancient and Historic Monuments in Scotland (RCAHMS), www.rcahms.gov.uk [30/09/08]

30 Wordsworth, J. 1995b, An Archaeological Survey of Proposed Plantation at Blairmore and Cudrish, Gelnconvinth. Wordsworth Archaeological Services: Balnain, Glenurquhart, feature no. 3

31 Royal Commission for Ancient and Historic Monuments in Scotland (RCAHMS), www.rcahms.gov.uk [30/09/08]; Wallace, T. 1911, 'Notes on some sculptured slabs and headstones in the churchyards of Glenconvinth and Kirkhill, Inverness‐shire' in, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 45, 1910‐11, pp.349 – 352

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Mitigation is not recommended.

Feature L Blairmore Hut Circle

Here, a hut circle and field system, marked by clearance cairns, has been identified as covering about 6.9 hectares, with a sharp division between the cultivated area and the wet flushes to the W, S and E32.

Survey of the proposed OHL route, at some distance to the W of Feature L, revealed, variously, a thick encroachment of heather, thyme and bracken. No archaeological features were identified during survey; here inhibited, in part, by the overgrowth of vegetation. It is notable that, here, the renewed OHL will follow the current line along ground that has presumably been previously disturbed.

Mitigation is not recommended.

Feature M Blairmore Field System

A hut, associated with a field system, has been identified, measuring 13m in diameter, between the centres of a wall spread to 3m all round. Occasional field walls and lynchets mark out the field system, best ascertained in the area N. W. of the hut. Here a typical plot measures 30m x 20m (approx.)33. The site is visible on the RAF Aerial Photographs taken in 1946, Sortie no: CPE/Scot/UK 296; photo nos: 3225 – 634.

Survey of the proposed OHL route, at some distance to the W of Feature M, revealed, variously, a thick encroachment of heather, thyme, bracken and afforestation to the E. No archaeological features were identified during survey; here inhibited, in part, by the overgrowth of vegetation. It is notable that, here, the renewed OHL will follow the current line along ground that has presumably been previously disturbed.

Mitigation is not recommended.

Feature N Blairmore Hut Circles and Field Systems

Three hut circles (a, b & c) with associated field systems were identified in 1995. Hut (a) measures 15m E – W by 13.5m transversely between the centres of a wall spread to 3m at the rear and spreading to 4.5m to the E. Hut (b), set into a S facing slope, measures 10m in diameter between the centres of a wall of indefinite width. Hut (c) is set into the hillside close to Hut (b); an entrance is visible to the SE. The remains of an enclosure wall are evident on the W35.

Survey of the proposed OHL route, at some distance to the W of Feature N, revealed, variously, a thick encroachment of heather, thyme, bracken and afforestation to the E. No archaeological features were

32 Wordsworth, J. 1995b, An Archaeological Survey of Proposed Plantation at Blairmore and Cudrish, Gelnconvinth. Wordsworth Archaeological Services: Balnain, Glenurquhart.

33 Royal Commission for Ancient and Historic Monuments in Scotland (RCAHMS), www.rcahms.gov.uk [30/09/08]

34 Historic Environment Record, Highland Council, http://her.highland.gov.uk/ [07/08/08].

35 Wordsworth, J. 1995b, An Archaeological Survey of Proposed Plantation at Blairmore and Cudrish, Gelnconvinth. Wordsworth Archaeological Services: Balnain, Glenurquhart, feature no. 2

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identified during survey; here inhibited, in part, by the overgrowth of vegetation. It is notable that, here, the renewed OHL will follow the current line along ground that has presumably been previously disturbed.

No mitigation is recommended here.

Feature O Blairmore Field Systems (alternative name: Fanblair)

Here, covering an area of 3.8 hectares (approx.), a series of hut circles and field system were identified in 1995. The site was described as being covered in thick heather and birch overgrowth. No extension of the field system was found to be visible downslope to this site36

Survey of the proposed OHL route, in the vicinity of Feature O, revealed undergrowth covered with a thick encroachment of heather, thyme and bracken and afforestation to the E, in the area proposed as the location of this dispersed settlement, making survey along parts of the route inaccessible. No archaeological features were identified during survey; here inhibited by the overgrowth.

This feature is located in close proximity to the E of the proposed OHL route. Given this and the approximate extent of the field system, it is possible that associated buried archaeology may be located along the route. Mitigation is recommended here. It is advised that an archaeological watching brief is undertaken in the vicinity of Feature O.

Feature P Ardblair Hut Circles and Field System

An ovoid hut circle, set into an E facing slope, measuring 9.5m NE – SW by 8.5m between the centres of a wall spread to 2.5m all round, has been levelled into the hillside. This and the associated field system were, when surveyed in 1997, covered in young birch trees37. A series of terraces, clearance cairns and wall remains to the W are believed to be contemporary38. The site is visible on the RAF Aerial Photographs taken in 1946, Sortie no: CPE/Scot/UK 296; photo nos: 3227 - 8)39.

Survey of the proposed OHL route, at some distance to the W of Feature N, revealed, variously, a thick encroachment of heather, thyme, bracken and afforestation to the E. No archaeological features were identified during survey; here inhibited, in part, by the overgrowth of vegetation. It is notable that, here, the renewed OHL will follow the current line along ground that has presumably been previously disturbed.

Feature P is located at some distance to the W of the proposed OHL route and is unlikely to be affected by the programme of works. Mitigation is not necessary, here.

No mitigation is recommended here.

36 ibid, feature no. 4

37 Harden, J. 1997, A Rapid Archaeological Assessment of Eskadale Moor in Advance of a Woodland Grant Scheme. Archaeological Services; Buntait, Glenurquhart

38 Royal Commission for Ancient and Historic Monuments in Scotland (RCAHMS), www.rcahms.gov.uk [30/09/08]

39 Historic Environment Record, Highland Council, http://her.highland.gov.uk/ [07/08/08]

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Feature Q Allt Dearg Track

An undated track running from the E bank of the Allt Dearg and continuing NNE over the hillside was identified in 1995. This feature is not evident on the 1st Edition of the OS 6 inches to 1 mile Map (Inverness-shire; Sheet xviii)40.

Survey of the proposed OHL route to the W of Feature N, revealed, variously, a thick encroachment of heather, bracken and afforestation. Additionally, the route here departs from the current line and traverses the A833 Roadway. Here any underlying features are likely to have been previously disturbed. No archaeological features were identified during survey; here inhibited, in part, by the overgrowth of vegetation.

In addition, the site proposed as the location for Feature Q is located at a distance to the E of the proposed OHL route and is unlikely to be affected by the programme of works. No mitigation is recommended here.

Feature R Easter Cudrish Hut Circle

A denuded ovoid structure, levelled to a platform measuring 9m N – S by 8m transversely between the centres of a turf covered wall spread to 2m all around was surveyed in 199541.

The proposed location of Feature R, Easter Cudrish Hut Circle, as given on the current OS 1:25,000 scale map and SSE Plc. drawing 4 of 6 (06/05/2008) is directly in view (picture foreground and centre). Here, where the route is under a thick covering of bracken and heather with afforestation to the E and W, walkover and probing survey, using a 0.5m stainless steel survey arrow revealed no discernible archaeological features here. It is notable that the NGR given for this feature on the Highland Council Historic Environment Record, appears to conflict with the location as read from the OS Map and the SSE Plc. Drawing.

This feature is located in close proximity to the proposed OHL route. It is very likely that both the immediate environs of the feature and associated buried archaeology may be impacted by the proposed works. Mitigation is recommended here. It is advised that the proposed location of the hut circle is marked out by an archaeologist, prior to works and that an archaeological watching brief is undertaken during all works here.

Features S – U (detailed below)

The route of the current and proposed OHL as it passes to the E of Features S – V, on the opposing side of the A833 was walked over. Here the route traverses bog-land and is under a thick cover of heather, thyme and scrub. No archaeological features were identified during survey here.

Feature S Glenconvinth Turf Bank Enclosure

A turf-banked enclosure on the N side of an un-named burn was identified during survey in 199742

40 Wordsworth, J. 1995b, An Archaeological Survey of Proposed Plantation at Blairmore and Cudrish, Gelnconvinth. Wordsworth Archaeological Services: Balnain, Glenurquhart, feature no. 7; http://geo.nls.uk/os6inch/google.html [last visited on 7/08/08]

41 Wordsworth, J. 1995b, An Archaeological Survey of Proposed Plantation at Blairmore and Cudrish, Gelnconvinth. Wordsworth Archaeological Services: Balnain, Glenurquhart, feature no. 11

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This feature is located at some distance to the W of the proposed OHL route, on the opposite of the A833 Roadway and is unlikely to be affected by the programme of works. No mitigation is recommended here.

Feature T Glenconvinth Cairn

No further information found43.

This feature is located at some distance to the W of the proposed OHL route, on the opposite of the A833 Roadway and is unlikely to be affected by the programme of works. No mitigation is recommended here.

Feature U Glen Convinth Rig and Furrow

No further information found44.

This feature is located at some distance to the W of the proposed OHL route, on the opposite of the A833 Roadway and is unlikely to be affected by the programme of works. No mitigation is recommended here.

Feature V Lochan Dubh Elrig / Deer Trap

The tumbled stone-walling of a deer trap was found to be visible in a narrow pass close to Lochan Dubh, during survey in 198945.

This feature is located at some distance to the W of the proposed OHL route, on the opposite of the A833 Roadway and is unlikely to be affected by the programme of works. However, the route of the current and new OHL, running to the E of this feature, does pass in close proximity to Feature W (see below). Mitigation is recommended here.

Feature W Creag Ard Cairnfield

The site comprising a 100m x 60m terraced area overlooking Loch na Ba Ruaidhe, covered in a number of small cairns, was identified in 199546. No structures were located at the time.

42 Harden, J. 1997, A Rapid Archaeological Assessment of Eskadale Moor in Advance of a Woodland Grant Scheme. Archaeological Services; Buntait, Glenurquhart, Harden, J. 1997.

43 Historic Environment Record, Highland Council, http://her.highland.gov.uk/ [07/08/08]

44 ibid

45 Jacks, S. E. (ed.) 1989, Some unrecorded sites in the Aird noted between Oct. 1987 and May 1989. Inverness Field Club: Inverness.

46 Wordsworth, J. 1995b, An Archaeological Survey of Proposed Plantation at Blairmore and Cudrish, Gelnconvinth. Wordsworth Archaeological Services: Balnain, Glenurquhart, feature no. 1

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Here the route traverses an open moor and bog-land under a thick cover of heather and scrub. No archaeological features were identified during the current survey; here inhibited by the thick undergrowth. The extended site of Feature W is located in close proximity to the proposed OHL route. It is likely that associated buried archaeology and, as yet, unidentified associated structures may be impacted by the proposed works.

Mitigation is recommended: an archaeological watching brief should be undertaken during all works here.

Plate 4 Feature X: Creag Ard

Feature X Creag Ard, Hut Circle

This site is a complex of small cairns and hut circles located on a ridge above Loch na Bo Ruaidhe, identified and surveyed in 1995. Hut Circle (a) measuring 12m x 9m, shows traces of stone kerbing on the SW face and an entrance to the SE. Hut Circle (b) is a semi-ovoid bank measuring 5m x 2m. The cairns extend for 300m (approx.) NE along a terrace varying in width between 25m and 35m47.

47 Wordsworth, J. 1995a, An Archaeological Assessment of Land at Coul – na – kirk, Glenurquhart. Wordsworth Archaeological Services: Balnain, Glenurquhart, feature no. 2; Royal Commission for Ancient and Historic Monuments in Scotland (RCAHMS), www.rcahms.gov.uk [30/09/08]

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Here the route traverses an open moor under a thick cover of heather and scrub. Whilst the Hut Circle, described as part of the Feature x complex, is located to the E, in close proximity to the route, though not identified during this survey. Numerous cairn-like features were identified during survey – the closest of these to the proposed route is 15m (approx) to the E. Here it is difficult to determine whether these are anthropogenic or the consequence of eroded root-throws. None measure greater than 0.5m transversely. None are present directly on the route of the OHL. No other features were identified during survey; here inhibited by the overgrowth.

It is notable that, here, the renewed OHL will follow the current line along ground that has presumably been previously disturbed. However, given the unknown extent of the cairnfield system and settlement spread, mitigation is recommended at this part of the route. It is recommended that an archaeologist carries out one to two precautionary site visits whilst works are undertaken on this part of the route.

Features Y and Z Creag Ard, Hut Circle and Creag Ard Cairnfield

An ovoid structure, measuring 10m x 9m with a S facing entrance and associated clearance cairns extending up to 40m distant along a peat covered terrace, to the E of the public road was identified during survey in 199548.

The current survey identified that here the route traverses an open moor under a thick cover of heather and scrub. Features Y and Z are located to the E of the proposed route, though were not identified during this survey. However, one possible hut circle is depicted on both the current OS 1:25,000 scale map and SSE Plc. drawing 4 of 6 (06/05/2008) as being alongside the course of the proposed route. It is possible that this is now obscured by the gorse overgrowth in this area.

Given that this hut circle, possibly associated with the extended site of Feature Y, is located in close proximity to the proposed OHL route, it is very likely that both the immediate environs of the feature and associated buried archaeology may be impacted by the proposed works. Mitigation is recommended here. It is advised that the proposed location of the hut circle is marked out by an archaeologist, prior to works and that an archaeological watching brief is undertaken during all works here.

Feature AA Loch Nam Faoileag Hut Circle

This hut circle, dug into a ridge to the E of Loch Nam Faoileag, with an E facing entrance, measures 7.5m in diameter, with a stony spread extending to 1.2m. It is associated with at least 20 cairns measuring 5m in diameter, at most. It is situated along a hollow track-way transversing the ridge from N – S49.

During the current survey of the current and proposed OHL it was found that here the route traverses bog-land, partially colonised by a thick gorse overgrowth. No archaeological features were identified during survey; here inhibited by the thick covering of vegetation.

48 Wordsworth, J. 1995a, An Archaeological Assessment of Land at Coul – na – kirk, Glenurquhart. Wordsworth Archaeological Services: Balnain, Glenurquhart, feature no. 3, p.52; Royal Commission for Ancient and Historic Monuments in Scotland (RCAHMS), www.rcahms.gov.uk [30/09/08]

49 Royal Commission for Ancient and Historic Monuments in Scotland (RCAHMS), www.rcahms.gov.uk [30/09/08]

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Feature AA is located at some distance to the W of the proposed OHL route, on the opposite of the A833 Roadway and is unlikely to be affected by the programme of works. However, the route of the current and new OHL, running to the E of this feature, does pass in close proximity to Feature Y and mitigation is being recommended here (see above).

Plate 5 Feature AA: Loch nam Faoileag

Feature BB Garbeg Settlement, 1160m NNW of Garbeg Cottage

The Schedule document for this Scheduled Ancient Monument (No. 5633) details the following information: ‘The monument comprises two oval hut footings, denoting prehistoric or early historic houses between 4000 and 1000 years old. It lies in rough pasture on a shelf of apparently flat ground below a rocky knoll, overlooking a wide plain at the top of a larger valley. The first hut measures 8.6m from NNW to SSE by 6.9m transversely within a wall 2.5m in thickness and 0.5m in height. The second hut measures 9.2m from N to S by 7.2m transversely within a wall reduced to a stony bank spread to 1.8m in thickness and 0.3m in height’50.

The current survey identified that, where the current and proposed OHL route runs to the E of this feature the route traverses bog-land, partially colonised by a thick gorse overgrowth and is afforested to the W. Some of the route is under a thick covering of gorse and scrub and was impassable at the time of survey. No other features were identified during survey; here partly inhibited by the thick covering of vegetation.

Feature BB is located at some distance to the E of the proposed OHL route. However, given the significance of the monument and the possibility that an extended, associated field system and settlement complex may yet be identified, suggesting that associated buried archaeology may be located along the route, mitigation is recommended here. It is advised that an archaeologist carries out one to two precautionary site visits whilst works are undertaken on this part of the route.

50 Historic Scotland, Schedule ‐ SAM No. 5633, http://hsewsf.sedsh.gov.uk/eschedule/show?ID=11437

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Feature CC Easter Balnagrantach, Structure

This site is recorded on the HER as comprising what are believed to be four rifle ranges, aligned N – S with a large hut situated between the targets and the A833 Roadway. A cable trench can be seen running in a chicane immediately to the E of the targets. The origin of these features (military or civilian) has been recorded as unknown51; however, whilst conducting the current survey, the author was informed by local inhabitants that the location was used by the local area rifle club up until the 1990s.

The present survey revealed that here the route of the current and proposed OHL traverses bog-land, partially colonised by a thick gorse overgrowth and is afforested to the W. Feature CC is recorded as being located to the W of the proposed route, an area is under a thick covering of gorse and scrub; impassable at the time of survey. No other features were identified during survey; here partly inhibited by the thick covering of vegetation.

Feature CC is located at some distance from the proposed development and is unlikely to be affected by the programme of works. No mitigation is recommended here.

Feature DD Culnakirk Burnt Mound

A grass grown ovoid was located in the rough pasture, during survey in 1997 and was found to measure 11.5m from NNW – SSE by 5.5m transversely. A crescentic mound, rising at the SSE extent was also recorded52.

During the current survey of the current and proposed OHL route, it was found that the route, here, traverses a field given over to livestock grazing. Feature DD is recorded as being located to the E of the proposed route. This feature was not identified at the time of survey. No other features were identified during survey here. However, given the proximity to the sites of Features FF – HH and the possibility that other such erratic features occur, as yet, unidentified in this vicinity, mitigation is recommended here. It is advised that a precautionary site visit is made by an archaeologist during works in the vicinity of NH 4983 3155.

Feature EE Clachmor Field System (alternative name: Easter Balnagrantach)

This field system, located to the W of the current and proposed OHL, on the opposing side of the Culnakirk Roadway was recorded as being marked by clearance cairns and occasional field walls when surveyed by the Ordnance Survey in 197053.

Whilst Feature EE is located at some distance from the proposed development and is unlikely to be affected by the programme of works, the route of the current and new OHL, running to the E of this feature, is in the vicinity of Features FF - HH and mitigation is recommended here (see below).

51 Historic Environment Record, Highland Council, http://her.highland.gov.uk/ [07/08/08]; Royal Commission for Ancient and Historic Monuments in Scotland (RCAHMS), www.rcahms.gov.uk [30/09/08]

52 ibid

53 Royal Commission for Ancient and Historic Monuments in Scotland (RCAHMS), www.rcahms.gov.uk [30/09/08]

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Feature FF Clachmor Cupmarked Stone

This Scheduled Ancient Monument (No. 5520)54 was recorded in 1882 as comprises a large flat triangular block of grey gneiss 5m long, 3m broad and 0.3m thick, oriented N to S, containing a 113 cup-marks and being situated on relatively flat ground above the upper break of a slope on a wide, steep valley, adjacent to a stream55. It is believed that the stone was once surrounded by a stone ring.

During the present survey, it is found that Feature FF, the Clachmor Cup-marked Stone, is located to the E of the current and proposed OHL route, at the southern extent of a field given over to livestock grazing – no other features were identified in this vicinity. The stone was found to meet the dimensions recorded in 1882. However, only 37 cup-marks were noted during this survey. The stone is situated within an annular embankment, 2.2m at the thickest, with an internal ditch, evidencing an apparent opening to the SSE, in front of the stone's triangular apex, also oriented to the SSE – presumably the form of the earthworks of the supposed encircling stone ring.

Whilst Feature FF is located at some distance from the proposed development and is unlikely to be affected by the programme of works, the route of the current and new OHL, running to the E of this feature, is also in the vicinity of the recorded sites of Features GG and HH. There is a possibility that, along with associated buried archaeology, other such erratic, rock art features occur, as yet, unidentified in this vicinity. Mitigation is being recommended here. It is advised that an archaeologist undertake an archaeological watching brief for the duration of works from NH 4963 3145 to 49873 30900.

Plate 6 Feature FF: Clachmor

Feature GG Culnakirk Cupmarked Stone

A boulder was recorded, by RCAHMS in 1997, as being 12.5m SSE of the field gate to the S of Feature FF, the Clachmor Cupmarked Stone. The surveyor noted that the boulder was marked with two circular

54 Historic Scotland, Schedule ‐ SAM No. 5633, http://hsewsf.sedsh.gov.uk/eschedule/show?ID=11437

55 Jolly, W. 1882, 'On cup‐marked stones in the neighbourhood of Inverness; with an appendix on cup‐marked stones in the Western Islands' in, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 16, 1881‐2, pp.300 – 401

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depressions, which may have been of natural origin, suggesting that these would merit further examination56.

During the present survey it was noted that the recorded site occurs at some distance to the E of the current and proposed OHL route. Whilst Feature GG was not identified during this survey, it is notable that the route of the proposed works running to the W of this feature is also in the vicinity of the recorded sites of Features FF and HH. There is a possibility that, along with associated buried archaeology, other such erratic, rock art features occur, as yet, unidentified in this vicinity. Mitigation is recommended here (see above).

Feature HH Culnakirk Cupmarked Stone

A stone was recorded in 1964 as being deeply embedded in the ground, 54m (approx.) to the W of Feature FF, the Clachmor Cupmarked Stone57. It was recorded in 1882 as being marked on its exposed face with 5 circular depressions, all 6cm x 7.5cm (approx.) in diameter58. However, survey in 1964, revealed only 2 cup-marks.

During the present survey it was noted that the recorded site occurs directly W of the current and proposed OHL route. Feature HH was not identified during this survey. It is possible that it has been moved in order to enable more direct access to the field through the proximous gateway from the Culnakirk Roadway. However, the route of the proposed works running directly E of this feature site, is also in the vicinity of the recorded sites of Features FF and HH. There is a possibility that, along with associated buried archaeology, other such erratic, rock art features occur, as yet, unidentified in this vicinity. Mitigation is recommended here (see above).

Conclusions and Recommendations

Much of the new route of the OHL will follow the route of the current line, in areas where previous installation will have caused disturbance. However the Ardendrain to Culnakirk corridor extends through an area salient for prehistoric settlement and field systems and terminates in a nexus of recorded rock art sites, in proximity to a chambered cairn site – the aforementioned Cairn Daley, Easter Balnagrantach – and a possible ritual site – Feature DD; Culnakirk burnt Mound. On some occasions the previous OHL route appears to truncate or pass in extremely close proximity to features comprising the prehistoric landscape of the area. At these locations the features and any associated buried archaeology may still be compromised. There are stretches where the proposed route of the new OHL departs from the line of the previous route and is therefore, for the most part, traversing undisturbed ground. It is notable that, at some parts of the proposed route, the walkover survey was inhibited by the intensity of vegetal growth, especially gorse colonisation or afforestation. There may be, as yet, unidentified above ground features at such locations.

Attention is drawn to Features I, J, X, BB and DD where precautionary site visits by an archaeologist are advised and Features C, D, E, O, FF, GG and HH where watching briefs are recommended.

56 Royal Commission for Ancient and Historic Monuments in Scotland (RCAHMS), www.rcahms.gov.uk [30/09/08]

57 ibid

58 Jolly, W. 1882, 'On cup‐marked stones in the neighbourhood of Inverness; with an appendix on cup‐marked stones in the Western Islands' in, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 16, 1881‐2, fig. 5

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Appendix 1: Table of features

Appendix 2 includes plans showing the location of all features and camera points.

Feature NMRS No. HER ID NGR Designation Comments A. Single unroofed NH53NW54 MHG25708 NH51003766 Nil Depicted on the 1st Edition of the OS Map, 6 structure inches to 1 mile (Inverness-shire 1875, Sheet xviii). This is no longer visible on the current edition of the OS Map (1975).

B. Convinth Croft NH53NW72 MHG46043 NH51273771 Nil Depicted on the 1st Edition of the OS Map, 6 inches to 1 mile (Inverness-shire 1875, Sheet xviii) as the site of the ‘Smithy’, this feature is recorded in KDN08: Dimensioned Sketch No. 1

C. Convinth Old NH53NW2.0 MHG3381 NH51203746 Listed: ‘C’ The site of St Lawrence’s Church and Parish Church associated burial ground. The present D. Convinth Old NH53NW0079 MHG31357 NH51193743 Nil church, possibly of 16th / 17th Century Parish Church construction, is now partially ruined. Graves Graveyard occupy the interior of the relic church and the associated graveyard is still in use. There are reports of three now unknown incised stones in the church graveyard; one, possibly a Class I stone of the early mediaeval period (300AD – 800AD) and two cup-marked stones were recorded in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

E. ‘Glenconvinth NH53NW6 MHG3302 NH51003700 Nil It is believed that Glen Convinth takes its Nunnery’ name from a nunnery. A report of 1834 recorded that the foundations of this feature were still visible then, at this location. F. Duallon Farmstead Nil Nil NH511 369 Nil The site of 4 roofed, rectilinear structures and an associated enclosure shown on the 1st Edition of the OS Map, 6 inches to 1 mile (Inverness-shire 1875, Sheet xviii).

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Feature NMRS No. HER ID NGR Designation Comments G. Building, NH53NW69 MHG28019 NH51033660 Nil A structure measuring 15m x 4m, believed Fanblair to have been of turf construction on stone footings, to the W of the march dyke of the Blairmore estate, suggesting that it was once part of Fanblair was surveyed in 1995.

H. Fanblair NH53NW48 MHG25698 NH50723650 Nil Two unroofed buildings and an enclosure Farmstead are depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition 6 inches to 1 mile Map of Inverness- shire (Sheet xviii). Only one unroofed building could be located on the Ordnance Survey 1:10000 Map (1975).

I Blairmore hut- NH53NW21 MHG3379 NH50873612 Nil The full extent of this site is unclear but circles and field apparently about 2.7 hectares. At system NH50873612, set into a N facing slope is a denuded oval, stone-walled hut surrounded by a number of clearance cairns J Blairmore Cist NH53NW7 MHG3301 NH51003600 Nil A cist was recorded as being located at the Site 100 contour line on Blair More Hill in the late nineteenth century, but no trace of this feature was found when visited by the Ordnance Survey in 1964

K Cairnfield – Hut NH53NW20 MHG3380 NH50713581 Nil The rig of this field system, covering Circle and Field approximately 1.1 hectares, appeared when System surveyed in 1995, to follow a small terrace and is possibly marked by a dyke. In 1886 one oval, stone-walled hut was recorded, 13m by 11.5m. A saddle quern was located at the entrance. L Blairmore Hut NH53NW12 MHG3296 NH50963572 Nil A hut circle and field system, marked by Circle clearance cairns, covering about 6.9 hectares, with a sharp division between the cultivated area and the wet flushes to the W, S and E was identified in 1995.

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Feature NMRS No. HER ID NGR Designation Comments M Blairmore Field NH53NW12 MHG40358 NH50963572 Nil Here, a hut measuring 13m in diameter, System between the centres of a wall spread to 3m all round is associated with occasional field walls and lynchets marking out a field system. A typical plot measures 30m x 20m (approx.). N Blairmore Hut NH53NW19 MHG3289 NH50603550 Nil Three hut circles (a, b & c) with associated Circles and field systems were identified in 1995. Field Systems O Blairmore NH53NW15 MHG3293 NH50303570 Nil A series of hut circles and associated field Field Systems system covering 3.8 hectares were (Fanblair) identified here in 1995.

P Ardblair Hut NH53NW14 MHG3294 NH50003550 Nil An ovoid hut circle, set into an E facing Circles and slope, has been levelled into the hillside. Field System This and the associated field system were surveyed in 1997. Q Allt Dearg NH53NW70 MHG28020 NH50423522 Nil An undated track running from the E bank Track of the Allt Dearg and continuing NNE over the hillside. R Easter Cudrish NH53SW8 MHG3356 NH50303493 Nil An ovoid structure, measuring 9m N – S by Hut Circle 8m transversely between the centres of a turf covered wall spread to 2m all around, was surveyed in 1995. S Glenconvinth NH43SE37 MHG34924 NH49963453 Nil A turf-banked enclosure on the N side of an Turf Bank un-named burn was identified in 1997. Enclosure T Glenconvinth NH53SW42 MHG37782 NH50133408 Nil No further information given (Highland Cairn Council Historic Environment Record, (undated) visited 6.08.08).

U Glen Convinth NH53SW42 MHG3982 NH50133408 Nil No further information given (Highland Rig and Furrow Council historic Environment Record, visited 6.08.08).

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Feature NMRS No. HER ID NGR Designation Comments V Lochan Dubh NH43SE35 MHG24518 NH49903360 Nil The tumbled stone-walling of a deer trap Elrig / Deer was identified in a narrow pass here in Trap 1989.

W Creag Ard NH53SW36 MHG27560 NH50153350 Nil A 100m x 60m terraced area overlooking Cairnfield Loch na Ba Ruaidhe, which is covered in a number of small cairns was identified in 1995.

X Creag Ard, Hut NH53SW37 MHG27561 NH50023282 Nil A complex of small cairns and hut circles Circle located on a ridge above Loch na Bo Ruaidhe, identified in 1995

Y Creag Ard, Hut NH53SW38 MHG27562 NH50243287 Nil An ovoid structure and associated Circle clearance cairns extending up to 40m distant along a peat covered terrace, to the Z Creag Ard NH53SW38 MHG41447 NH50233284 Nil E of the public road was identified in 1995. Cairnfield ( Garbeg)

AA Loch Nam NH43SE41 MHG37785 NH49733252 Nil This hut circle dug into a ridge to the E of Faoileag Hut Loch Nam Faoileag, is accompanied by at Circle least 20 cairns situated along a hollow trackway transversing the ridge from N – S.

BB Garbeg Settlement, Nil Nil NH4995132400 Scheduled Two oval hut footings, denoting prehistoric 1160m NNW of Ancient or early historic houses in rough pasture on Garbeg Cottage Monument, No. a shelf of apparently flat ground below a 5633 rocky knoll, overlooking a wide plain at the top of a larger valley.

CC Easter NH43SE85 MHG49669 NH49893183 Nil What are believed to be four rifle ranges Balnagrantach, aligned N – S, associated with a large hut. Structure A cable runs in a chicane immediately to the E of the targets.

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Feature NMRS No. HER ID NGR Designation Comments DD Culnakirk NH53SW81 MHG47364 NH5009631623 Nil An ovoid feature has been recorded as Burnt Mound found in the rough pasture, with a crescentic mound rising at the SSE extent.

EE Clachmor NH43SE9 MHG2675 NH49703130 Nil A Bronze Age field system marked by Field System clearance cairns and occasional field walls was identified in 1970. FF Clachmor NH43SE2 MHG2682 NH499310 Scheduled A large flat triangular block of grey gneiss Cupmarked Ancient was recorded in 1882 as containing 113 Stone Monument, No. cup-marks. It is believed that the stone was 5520 once surrounded by a stone ring.

GG Culnakirk NH43SE82 MHG47307 NH49923107 Nil A boulder, recorded in 1997 at 12.5m SSE Cupmarked of the field gate to the S of Clachmor Stone Cupmarked Stone, marked with two circular depressions.

HH Culnakirk NH43SE3 MHG2681 NH49873107 Nil A stone recorded in 1964 as being 54m Cupmarked Stone (approx) W of the Clachmor Cupmarked Stone in diameter and marked with 2 cup- marks.

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Appendix 2: Table of Photographs

See below for plans showing the location of all features and camera points.

Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing) Showing the N facing gable end of Convinth Croft residence (Feature B), measuring 18.5m x 5.4m (S end); 5.5m (N end). The east facing elevation of N – S IMGP9681 1 S Convinth Croft NH 511 374 19/08/08 Heavy Rain CJMcC aligned byre, measuring 12.8m x 5.15m, associated with this residence is also visible in shot (picture left). See KND08 Dimensioned Sketch No. 1

IMGP9682 1 S Convinth Croft NH 511 374 19/08/08 Heavy Rain CJMcC As Above

Showing the W facing elevation of Convinth Croft Byre (Feature B), N – S aligned, measuring 12.8m x 5.15m, IMGP9683 1 E Convinth Croft NH 511 374 19/08/08 Heavy Rain CJMcC associated. A newly inserted doorway and window are visible at the N end of the E side (picture left). See KND08 Dimensioned Sketch No. 1

IMGP9684 1 E Convinth Croft NH 511 374 19/08/08 Heavy Rain CJMcC As Above

28 Kiltarlity to Drumnadrochit Overhead Line: Desk-based and Walk-over Survey 2008

Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Showing the W facing elevation of Convinth Croft Byre (Feature B), N – S aligned, measuring 12.8m x 5.15m, associated. Footings are visible at the IMGP9685 1 NNE Convinth Croft NH 511 374 19/08/08 Heavy Rain CJMcC base of the elevation. These spread W of the wall elevation and may represent a building footprint that pre-dates the present elevations. See KND08 Dimensioned Sketch No. 1

IMGP9686 1 NNE Convinth Croft NH 511 374 19/08/08 Heavy Rain CJMcC As Above

Showing the S facing gable end of Convinth Croft Byre (Feature B), N – S IMGP9687 2 N Convinth Croft NH 511 374 19/08/08 Heavy Rain CJMcC aligned, measuring 12.8m x 5.15m. See KND08 Dimensioned Sketch No. 1

IMGP9688 2 N Convinth Croft NH 511 374 19/08/08 Heavy Rain CJMcC As Above

29 Kiltarlity to Drumnadrochit Overhead Line: Desk-based and Walk-over Survey 2008

Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Showing the E facing elevation of Glen convinth Croft Byre, N – S aligned, measuring 12.8m x 5.15m. Two doorways IMGP9689 3 W Convinth Croft NH 511 374 19/08/08 Heavy Rain CJMcC are visible, 5.5m apart, each measuring 1.1m in width. See KND08 Dimensioned Sketch No. 1

IMGP9690 3 W Convinth Croft NH 511 374 19/08/08 Heavy Rain CJMcC As Above

Showing part of the E facing elevation of Convinth Croft residence (Feature B), measuring 18.5m x 5.4m (S end); 5.5m (N end). The N extent (picture right) appears IMGP9691 2 WNW Convinth Croft NH 511 374 19/08/08 Heavy Rain CJMcC to represent a separate building event; the roofing here is somewhat lower than the middle and S sections of the building composite. See KND08 Dimensioned Sketch No. 1

IMGP9692 2 WNW Convinth Croft NH 511 374 19/08/08 Heavy Rain CJMcC As Above

Showing part of the E facing elevation of Convinth Croft residence (Feature B), IMGP9694 2 SSE Convinth Croft NH 511 374 19/08/08 Heavy Rain CJMcC measuring 18.5m x 5.4m (S end); 5.5m (N end). See KND08 Dimensioned Sketch No. 1

30 Kiltarlity to Drumnadrochit Overhead Line: Desk-based and Walk-over Survey 2008

Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Showing the S facing gable end of Convinth Croft residence (Feature B), IMGP9695 4 N Convinth Croft NH 511 374 19/08/08 Heavy Rain CJMcC measuring 18.5m x 5.4m (S end); 5.5m (N end). See KND08 Dimensioned Sketch No. 1

IMGP9696 4 N Convinth Croft NH 511 374 19/08/08 Heavy Rain CJMcC As Above

Showing the W facing elevation of Convinth Croft residence (Feature B), IMGP9697 4 N Convinth Croft NH 511 374 19/08/08 Heavy Rain CJMcC measuring 18.5m x 5.4m (S end); 5.5m (N end). See KND08 Dimensioned Sketch No. 1

IMGP9698 4 N Convinth Croft NH 511 374 19/08/08 Heavy Rain CJMcC As Above

IMGP9699 4 N Convinth Croft NH 511 374 19/08/08 Heavy Rain CJMcC As Above

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Partial view of the Convinth Old Parish Church Graveyard (Feature D), showing Glen Convinth, IVO the curtain wall surrounding the Cemetry, IMGP9700 5 WWS 19/08/08 Heavy Rain CJMcC Whitebridge NH 513 374 still in use. This Graveyard also contains the remains of Convinth Old Parish Church (Feature C).

Glen Convinth, IVO IMGP9701 5 WWS 19/08/08 Heavy Rain CJMcC As Above Whitebridge NH 513 374

Some early sun, Panorama view of the possible site of Glen Convinth, IVO Feature increas-ingly IMGP9702 6 NNW 20/08/08 CJMcC Feature A. The remains were not located A NH 509 375 overcast, rain suring this walkover survey. later

Some early sun, Glen Convinth, IVO Feature increas-ingly IMGP9703 6 NNW 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above A NH 509 375 overcast, rain later

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Panorama view of IVO the possible site of Feature A, showing the Overhead line Some early sun, route. The roof of Convinth Croft Cottage Glen Convinth, IVO Feature increas-ingly IMGP9704 6 E 20/08/08 CJMcC (Feature B) is visible (picture centre, A NH 509 375 overcast, rain background). No archaeological features later were identified along the route of the proposed works here.

Some early sun, Glen Convinth, IVO Feature increas-ingly IMGP9705 6 E 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above A NH 509 375 overcast, rain later

Partial view of the Convinth Old Parish Some early sun, Church Graveyard (Feature D), showing Glen Convinth, IVO increas-ingly the curtain wall surrounding the Cemetry, IMGP9706 7 NNW 20/08/08 CJMcC Whitebridge NH 513 373 overcast, rain still in use. This Graveyard also contains later the remains of Convinth Old Parish Church (Feature C).

Some early sun, Glen Convinth, IVO increas-ingly IMGP9707 7 NNW 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above Whitebridge NH 513 373 overcast, rain later

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Some early sun, Glen Convinth, IVO increas-ingly IMGP9708 7 NNW 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above Whitebridge NH 513 373 overcast, rain later

Some early sun, Glen Convinth, IVO increas-ingly IMGP9709 7 NNW 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above Whitebridge NH 513 373 overcast, rain later

Some early sun, Glen Convinth, IVO increas-ingly IMGP9710 8 WSW 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above Whitebridge NH 513 374 overcast, rain later

Some early sun, Glen Convinth, IVO increas-ingly IMGP9711 8 WSW 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above Whitebridge NH 513 374 overcast, rain later

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Showing the wall end of the WSW – W elevation of the remains of St Lawrence's Glen Convinth Old Parish Some early sun, Church, within Glen Convinth Old Parish Church and Graveyard increas-ingly IMGP9712 9 WSW 20/08/08 CJMcC Graveyard (Features C & D). Graves (Features C & D) NH 5120 overcast, rain occupy the interior of the remains, which 3746 later are all as surveyed by the Highland Council Archaeology Unit in 1988.

Glen Convinth Old Parish Some early sun, Church and Graveyard increas-ingly IMGP9713 9 WSW 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above (Features C & D) NH 5120 overcast, rain 3746 later

Glen Convinth Old Parish Some early sun, Church and Graveyard increas-ingly IMGP9714 9 WSW 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above (Features C & D) NH 5120 overcast, rain 3746 later

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing) As Above. The internal face of the western elevation of the Graveyard curtain wall is also visible in shot (picture left). Behind Glen Convinth Old Parish Some early sun, this, underlying the route of the present Church and Graveyard increas-ingly Overhead Line, en route of the proposed IMGP9715 9 WSW 20/08/08 CJMcC (Features C & D) NH 5120 overcast, rain works a possible peri-glacial mound, 3746 later surmounted by a colonisation of gorse can be seen (picture left, background). No archaeological features were identified here during survey.

Showing the WSW – SW interior elevations of the remains of St Lawrence's Glen Convinth Old Parish Some early sun, Church, within Glen Convinth Old Parish Church and Graveyard increas-ingly Graveyard (Features C & D), Southern IMGP9716 9 W 20/08/08 CJMcC (Features C & D) NH 5120 overcast, rain extent. Graves occupy the interior of the 3746 later remains, which are all as surveyed by the Highland Council Archaeology Unit in 1988.

Showing the turf covered footings of the ESE side walls of St Lawrence's Church, Glen Convinth Old Parish Some early sun, within Glen Convinth Old Parish Church and Graveyard increas-ingly Graveyard (Features C & D), Southern IMGP9717 9 SSW 20/08/08 CJMcC (Features C & D) NH 5120 overcast, rain extent. Graves occupy the interior of the 3746 later remains, which are all as surveyed by the Highland Council Archaeology Unit in 1988.

36 Kiltarlity to Drumnadrochit Overhead Line: Desk-based and Walk-over Survey 2008

Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Glen Convinth Old Parish Some early sun, Church and Graveyard increas-ingly IMGP9718 9 SSW 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above (Features C & D) NH 5120 overcast, rain 3746 later

Panorama view of IVO Feature C & D, Some early sun, showing the Overhead Line route. No Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9719 10 N 20/08/08 CJMcC archaeological features were identified C & D, NH 511 373 overcast, rain along the route of the proposed works later here.

Some early sun, Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9720 10 N 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above C & D, NH 511 373 overcast, rain later

Some early sun, Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9721 10 S 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above C & D, NH 511 373 overcast, rain later

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Some early sun, Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9722 10 S 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above C & D, NH 511 373 overcast, rain later

Some early sun, Panorama view of the proposed route of increas-ingly the new Overhead Line. No archaeological IMGP9723 11 SSW Glen Convinth NH 513 371 20/08/08 CJMcC overcast, rain features were identified here during later survey.

Some early sun, increas-ingly IMGP9724 11 SSW Glen Convinth NH 513 371 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above overcast, rain later

Panorama view of the proposed new route of the Overhead Line, IVO Glenconvinth Nunnery (Feature E) and Duallan Farmstead (Feature F), showing the Overhead Line route (picture mid-ground). Apart from the visible remains, surveyed Some early sun, (see KND08 Dimensioned Sketch No. 2), Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly no archaeological features were identified IMGP9725 12 W 20/08/08 CJMcC E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain along the route of the proposed works later here. The structure appears to be a double-celled rectilinear, ENE – WSW aligned longhouse, measuring 24.4m x 6m, with a cobbled terrace evident at the WSW gable end, spread to 1.9m x 6.7m, with walls of 0.6m - 0.7m thickness and 0.9m at the highest.

38 Kiltarlity to Drumnadrochit Overhead Line: Desk-based and Walk-over Survey 2008

Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Some early sun, Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9726 12 W 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain later

Panorama view of the proposed new route of the Overhead Line, IVO Glenconvinth Nunnery (Feature E) and Duallan Farmstead (Feature F), showing the Overhead Line route (picture background). Apart from the visible remains, identified in Some early sun, this image, no archaeological features Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly were identified along the route of the IMGP9727 12 N 20/08/08 CJMcC E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain proposed works. The cobbling in the later foreground appears to represent a modern attempt to create a surface over a morass. Three modern clearance cairns are also visible (mid-ground). The stones used here may derive from Duallan Farmstead ( OS 1:10560 Map Inverness-shire 1875, Sheet xviii).

Some early sun, Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9728 12 N 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain later

39 Kiltarlity to Drumnadrochit Overhead Line: Desk-based and Walk-over Survey 2008

Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Panorama view of Feature F. The enclosure appears to be appended to a field dyke, aligned ESE – WNW (picture mid-ground), which extends from the modern roadway to the remains of a longhouse structure to the WNW. Here, the three visible upstanding remains are in view. To the SW the wall remains Some early sun, measure 32m in length, with a possible Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly entrance at the ESE extent, measuring IMGP9729 13 S 20/08/08 CJMcC E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain 2.8m in width. To the WNW the wall later remains measure 19.1m in length and to the NE, the discernible remains measure 25.6m in length with a possible entrance at the ESE extent measuring 2.8m in width. The wall remains are 0.8m at their highest and 0.6m in thickness. At the southern corner of the enclosure remains a modern clearance cairn is visible (picture background, left of centre).

Some early sun, Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9730 13 S 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain later

40 Kiltarlity to Drumnadrochit Overhead Line: Desk-based and Walk-over Survey 2008

Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Panorama view of the proposed new route of the Overhead Line (picture background), IVO Duallan Farmstead (Feature F). Apart from the visible remains identified in this image, no archaeological features were found along the route of the proposed works. A field dyke, aligned ESE – WNW (picture mid- Some early sun, ground), is shown extending from the Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9731 13 W 20/08/08 CJMcC modern roadway to the remains of a E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain longhouse structure to the WNW (picture later right). For 32m the dyke is incorporated into a rectilinear enclosure situated directly ESE of the longhouse remains. The dyke extends for a further 23.1m WNW, stopping 4.7m from the ESE facing gable of the longhouse. The wall is 0.8m at its highest and measures 0.6m in thickness (picture mid-ground, right).

View of part of the remains of a rectilinear enclosure, ( Feature F ). The WNW facing Some early sun, wall remains measure 19.1m in length and Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly are 0.8m at their highest and 0.6m in IMGP9732 13 SSW 20/08/08 CJMcC E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain thickness. At the southern corner of the later enclosure remains a modern clearnace cairn is visible (picture background, left of centre).

41 Kiltarlity to Drumnadrochit Overhead Line: Desk-based and Walk-over Survey 2008

Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Some early sun, Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9733 13 SSW 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain later

Some early sun, Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9734 13 SSW 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain later

View of part of the remains of field dyke / rectilinear enclosure, ( Feature ). The NE facing wall remains measure 32m within a Some early sun, rectilinear enclosure situated directly ESE Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9735 14 SW 20/08/08 CJMcC of the longhouse remains. The dyke then E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain extends for a further 23.1m WNW, later stopping 4.7m from the ESE facing gable of the longhouse. The wall is 0.8m at its highest and measures 0.6m in thickness

42 Kiltarlity to Drumnadrochit Overhead Line: Desk-based and Walk-over Survey 2008

Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Some early sun, Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9736 14 SW 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain later

Close-up view of part of the remains of field dyke / rectilinear enclosure (Feature Some early sun, F )Here, some dressed stones are visible, Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9737 14 SW 20/08/08 CJMcC notably one into which a circular hole has E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain been drilled, around which ferrous staining later is evident. This is likely to have been used as a fence post foundation.

Close-up view of part of the remains of a NE facing field dyke / rectilinear enclosure, ( Feature F ). Here, some partially dressed and dressed stones are visible, notably Some early sun, one into which a circular hole has been Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9738 14 WSW 20/08/08 CJMcC drilled and around which ferrous staining E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain is evident. This is likely to have been used later as a fence post foundation. This dressing measures 26cm in length, 18cm in width and 14cm in thickness. The drilled hole measures 3cm in diameter.

Some early sun, Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9739 14 WSW 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain later

43 Kiltarlity to Drumnadrochit Overhead Line: Desk-based and Walk-over Survey 2008

Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Showing the ENE facing kerbing of an ovoid cairn, situated at the ESE extent of the rectilinear enclosure, (Feature F). The Some early sun, cairn measures 4.5m transeversly from Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9740 15 S 20/08/08 CJMcC SSE – NNW and 4.8m transeversly from E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain NNE – SSW, and 0.3m at the highest and later 1.2m thickness at the mid-point. The cairn is obscured under a thick covering of vegetation, including nettles and bracken.

Some early sun, Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9741 15 S 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain later

Some early sun, Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9742 15 ESE 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain later

Some early sun, Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9743 15 ESE 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain later

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Showing the NE facing kerbing of an ovoid cairn, situated at the ESE extent of the rectilinear enclosure ( Feature F). The cairn measures 4.5m transeversly from Some early sun, SSE – NNW and 4.8m transeversly from Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly NNE – SSW, and 0.3m at the highest and IMGP9744 16 S 20/08/08 CJMcC E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain 1.2m thickness at the mid-point. The cairn later is obscured under a thick covering of vegetation, including nettles and bracken. At the southern corner of the enclosure remains, a modern clearance cairn is visible (picture mid-ground).

Some early sun, Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9745 16 S 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain later

Some early sun, Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9746 16 S 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain later

Some early sun, Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9747 16 S 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain later

45 Kiltarlity to Drumnadrochit Overhead Line: Desk-based and Walk-over Survey 2008

Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Showing an ovoid cairn, situated at the ESE extent of the rectilinear enclosure, (Feature F). The cairn measures 4.5m Some early sun, transeversly from SSE – NNW and 4.8m Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly transeversly from NNE – SSW, and 0.3m IMGP9748 17 WNW 20/08/08 CJMcC E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain at the highest and 1.2m thickness at the later mid-point. Kerb stones are visible, but most of the cairn is obscured under a thick covering of vegetation, including nettles and bracken.

Some early sun, Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9748 17 WNW 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain later

Showing the SW face of an ovoid cairn, situated at the ESE extent of the rectilinear enclosure ( Feature F). The Some early sun, cairn measures 4.5m transeversly from Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly SSE – NNW and 4.8m transeversly from IMGP9750 18 NE 20/08/08 CJMcC E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain NNE – SSW, and 0.3m at the highest and later 1.2m thickness at the mid-point. Kerb stones are visible, but most of the cairn is obscured under a thick covering of vegetation, including nettles and bracken.

Some early sun, Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9751 18 NE 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain later

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Close-up view of the ESE facing external elevation of the remains of a longhouse, (Feature F). The wall remains measure Some early sun, 6m in length, 0.6m in thickness and 1.2m Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9752 19 WNW 20/08/08 CJMcC at the highest point. The remains of a E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain cobbled terrace, 6.7m x 1.9m, can be later seen directly ESE of the wall remains. Several of the boulders and cobbles used in the wall construction are dressed.

Some early sun, Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9753 19 WNW 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain later

Some early sun, Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9754 19 WNW 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain later

Panorama view showing the SSW facing external elevation of the remains of a longhouse, ( Feature F ). Several of the boulders and cobbles used in the wall Some early sun, construction are dressed. The interior of Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9755 20 NNE 20/08/08 CJMcC the structure is overgrown with vegetation E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain and has been used for the deposition of later farm debris. The tree-line running SSW – NNE (picture left) delineates the course of a burn running 0.4m WNW directly from the WNW extent of the structure.

47 Kiltarlity to Drumnadrochit Overhead Line: Desk-based and Walk-over Survey 2008

Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Some early sun, Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9756 20 NNE 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain later

Some early sun, Panorama view showing the NNE facing Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9757 21 SSW 20/08/08 CJMcC external elevation of the remains of a E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain longhouse, (Feature F) . later

Some early sun, Glen Convinth IVO Features increas-ingly IMGP9758 21 SSW 20/08/08 CJMcC As Above E and F NH 511 369 overcast, rain later

Panorama view of IVO Feature G, now Glen Convinth, IVO Fanblair Cloudy with IMGP9763 22 E 23/08/08 CJMcC heavily afforested and colonised by an NH 5095 3637 sunny spells overgrowth of gorse.

Glen Convinth, IVO Fanblair Cloudy with IMGP9764 22 E 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above NH 5095 3637 sunny spells

Panorama view of the current and proposed OHL route, IVO Features G and Glen Convinth, IVO Fanblair Cloudy with H, now heavily afforested and colonised IMGP9765 22 SSW 23/08/08 CJMcC NH 5095 3637 sunny spells by gorse. No archaeological features were identified during survey; here inhibited by the vegetation overgrowth

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Glen Convinth, IVO Fanblair Cloudy with IMGP9766 22 SSW 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above NH 5095 3637 sunny spells

Glen Convinth, IVO Fanblair Cloudy with IMGP9767 22 SSW 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above NH 5095 3637 sunny spells

Showing the NW facing gable and SSW Cloudy with facing elevation of the most southerly of IMGP9772 23 E Fanblair Farm NH 5054 3641 23/08/08 CJMcC sunny spells the Fanblair Farmsteadings, IVO Feature H

Cloudy with IMGP9773 23 E Fanblair Farm NH 5054 3641 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above sunny spells

Panorama view of IVO Feature H - No Fanblair IVO Feature H, NH Cloudy with additional archaeological features were IMGP9777 24 N 23/08/08 CJMcC 5061 3639 sunny spells identified during survey; here inhibited by the vegetation overgrowth

Fanblair IVO Feature H, NH Cloudy with IMGP9778 24 N 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above 5061 3639 sunny spells

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Panorama view of the current and proposed OHL route, WNW of Blairmore, Cloudy with covered with a thick encroachment of IMGP9779 25 ENE IVO Fanblair, NH 5060 3632 23/08/08 CJMcC sunny spells heather and gorse. No archaeological features were identified during survey here.

Cloudy with IMGP9780 25 ENE IVO Fanblair, NH 5060 3632 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above sunny spells

Panorama view of the current and proposed OHL route, E of Ardblair, Cloudy with covered with a thick encroachment of IMGP9781 25 W IVO Fanblair, NH 5060 3632 23/08/08 CJMcC sunny spells heather and gorse. No archaeological features were identified during survey here.

Cloudy with IMGP9782 25 W IVO Fanblair, NH 5060 3632 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above sunny spells

Panorama view of the current and proposed OHL route, SE of Ardblair, Cloudy with covered with a thick encroachment of IMGP9783 26 NE IVO Ardblair NH 5063 3624 23/08/08 CJMcC sunny spells heather, thyme and bracken. No archaeological features were identified during survey here.

Cloudy with IMGP9784 26 NE IVO Ardblair NH 5063 3624 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above sunny spells

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing) Panorama view of the current and proposed OHL route, SE of Ardblair, covered with a thick encroachment of heather, thyme and bracken. The thick Cloudy with cover of vegetation at the furthest SSW IMGP9785 26 SSW IVO Ardblair NH 5063 3624 23/08/08 CJMcC sunny spells extent in view (picture mid-ground) makes this part of the route inaccessible. No archaeological features were identified during survey; here inhibited by the overgrowth.

Cloudy with IMGP9786 26 SSW IVO Ardblair NH 5063 3624 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above sunny spells

Cloudy with IMGP9787 26 SSW IVO Ardblair NH 5063 3624 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above sunny spells

Cloudy with IMGP9788 26 SSW IVO Ardblair NH 5063 3624 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above sunny spells

Panorama view of the current and proposed OHL route, IVO Feature O, Blairmore Field Systems, located to the E of the route. This area is covered with a IVO Feature O, Blairmore Cloudy with thick encroachment of heather and IMGP9793 27 N Field Systems, NH 5005 23/08/08 CJMcC sunny spells bracken and has also been colonised by 3568 gorse and afforested eastwards. No archaeological features were identified during survey; here inhibited by the overgrowth.

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

IVO Feature O, Blairmore Cloudy with IMGP9794 27 N Field Systems, NH 5005 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above sunny spells 3568

IVO Feature O, Blairmore Cloudy with IMGP9795 27 NE Field Systems, NH 5005 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above sunny spells 3568

IVO Feature O, Blairmore Cloudy with IMGP9796 27 NE Field Systems, NH 5005 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above sunny spells 3568

Panorama view of the current and IVO Feature O, Blairmore Cloudy with proposed OHL route, showing thick IMGP9799 27 SSE Field Systems, NH 5005 23/08/08 CJMcC sunny spells bracken cover. No archaeological features 3568 were identified during survey here.

IVO Feature O, Blairmore Cloudy with IMGP9800 27 SSE Field Systems, NH 5005 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above sunny spells 3568

Panorama view of the current and proposed OHL route, IVO Feature Q - an undated track running from the E bank of IVO Feature Q, Allt Dearg Cloudy with the Allt Dearg and continuing NNE over IMGP8901 28 NNW 23/08/08 CJMcC Track, NH 5033 3531 sunny spells the hillside. The proposed route is under a thick cover of heather. No archaeological features were identified during survey here.

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

IVO Feature Q, Allt Dearg Cloudy with IMGP8902 28 NNW 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above Track, NH 5033 3531 sunny spells

IVO Feature Q, Allt Dearg Cloudy with IMGP8903 28 NNW 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above Track, NH 5033 3531 sunny spells

Panorama view of the current and proposed OHL route, IVO Feature Q - an undated track running from the E bank of IVO Feature Q, Allt Dearg Cloudy with the Allt Dearg and continuing NNE over IMGP8904 28 SSE 23/08/08 CJMcC Track, NH 5033 3531 sunny spells the hillside. The proposed route is under a thick cover of heather and bracken. No archaeological features were identified during survey here.

IVO Feature Q, Allt Dearg Cloudy with IMGP8905 28 SSE 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above Track, NH 5033 3531 sunny spells

Panorama view of the proposed new route of the OHL, W of the current line, towards the route of the A833 Roadway (picture IVO Feature Q, Allt Dearg IMGP8906 29 S 23/08/08 Overcast CJMcC right). Here the route is under a thick Track, NH 5042 3530 covering of heather and bracken. No archaeological features were identified during survey here.

IVO Feature Q, Allt Dearg IMGP8907 29 S 23/08/08 Overcast CJMcC As Above Track, NH 5042 3530

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing) Panorama view of the current and proposed of the OHL, showing the route of the A833 Roadway to the W (picture right) and the E – W aligned access track for IMGP8908 30 SSW Glen Convinth NH 5028 3508 23/08/08 Overcast CJMcC Easter Cudrish (picture mid-ground). Here the route begins to emerge from a thick covering of heather and bracken. No archaeological features were identified during survey here.

IMGP8909 30 SSW Glen Convinth NH 5028 3508 23/08/08 Overcast CJMcC As Above

Panorama view of the current and proposed of the OHL. Here the route is IVO Easter Cudrish, NH 5024 Cloudy with under a thick covering of heather with IMGP8910 31 NNW 23/08/08 CJMcC 3502 sunny spells afforestation to the E and W. No archaeological features were identified during survey here.

IVO Easter Cudrish, NH 5024 Cloudy with IMGP8911 31 NNW 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above 3502 sunny spells

Panorama view of the current and proposed of the OHL. Here the route is under a thick covering of heather with afforestation to the E and W. The IVO Easter Cudrish, NH 5024 Cloudy with IMGP8912 31 SSW 23/08/08 CJMcC proposed location of Feature R, Easter 3502 sunny spells Cudrish Hut Circle, is in view (picture background, centre). No archaeological features were identified during survey here.

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

IVO Easter Cudrish, NH 5024 Cloudy with IMGP8913 31 SSW 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above 3502 sunny spells

Panorama view of the current and proposed of the OHL. Here the route is under a thick covering of bracken andheather with afforestation to the E and W. The location of Feature R, Easter Cudrish Hut Circle, as given on the current OS 1:25,000 scale map and SSE Plc. IVO Feature R, Easter drawing 4 of 6 (06/05/2008) is directly in Cloudy with IMGP9820 32 S Cudrish Hut Circle, NH 5023 23/08/08 CJMcC view (picture foreground and centre). sunny spells 3498 Walkover and probing survey, using a 0.5m stainless steel survey arrow revealed no discernible archaeological features here. It is notable that the NGR given for this feature on the Highland Council Historic Environment Record, appears to conflict with the location as read from the OS Map and the SSE Plc. Drawing. IVO Feature R, Easter Cloudy with IMGP9821 32 S Cudrish Hut Circle, NH 5023 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above sunny spells 3498

Panorama view of IVO Feature S, Glenconvinth Turf Bank Enclosure, on the opposing side of the A833 Roadway, IVO Wester Cudrish, NH Cloudy with sufficiently far from the proposed OHL IMGP9824 33 WSW 23/08/08 CJMcC 5028 3453 sunny spells route so as not to be affected by works. No archaeological features were identified during survey from Easter to Wester Cudrish..

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Panorama view of the current and proposed of the OHL. Here the route IVO Wester Cudrish, NH Cloudy with traverses a bog and is bordered by IMGP9825 33 N 23/08/08 CJMcC 5028 3453 sunny spells afforestation to the W and to the E. No archaeological features were identified during survey here.

IVO Wester Cudrish, NH Cloudy with IMGP9826 33 N 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above 5028 3453 sunny spells

IVO Wester Cudrish, NH Cloudy with IMGP9827 33 S 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above 5028 3453 sunny spells

IVO Wester Cudrish, NH Cloudy with IMGP9828 33 S 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above 5028 3453 sunny spells

Panorama view of the current and proposed of the OHL. Here the route traverses a bog and is under a thick cover IVO Wester Cudrish, NH Cloudy with of heather, thyme and scrub. It is bordered IMGP9829 34 S 23/08/08 CJMcC 5024 3433 sunny spells by afforestation to the W and to the E. No archaeological features were identified during survey here; inhibited by the overgrowth.

IVO Wester Cudrish, NH Cloudy with IMGP9830 34 S 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above 5024 3433 sunny spells

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing) Panorama view of the current and proposed of the OHL. Here the route traverses a bog and is under a thick cover of heather, thyme and scrub. It is bordered IVO Wester Cudrish, NH Cloudy with by afforestation to the W and to the E. The IMGP9831 34 N 23/08/08 CJMcC 5024 3433 sunny spells Meall na Leachter and the Glen Convinth Communications Mast are visible in shot (picture left). No archaeological features were identified during survey; here inhibited by the overgrowth.

IVO Wester Cudrish, NH Cloudy with IMGP9832 34 N 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above 5024 3433 sunny spells

Panorama view of the current and proposed of the OHL. Here the route traverses a bog and is under a thick cover of heather, thyme and scrub. No IVO Features T, Glen- - archaeological features were identified convinth Cairn and U, Glen Cloudy with IMGP9833 35 NNE 23/08/08 CJMcC during survey here. Features T and U, a Convinth Rig and Furrow, NH sunny spells Glenconvinth Cairn and Rig and Furrow 5020 3404 are located to the W on the opposite side of the A833 Roadway, sufficiently far from the proposed OHL route so as not to be affected by works.

IVO Features T, Glen- - convinth Cairn and U, Glen Cloudy with IMGP9834 35 NNE 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above Convinth Rig and Furrow, NH sunny spells 5020 3404

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Panorama view of the current and proposed of the OHL. Here the route emerges from a bog and traverses an open moor under a thick cover of heather IVO Features T, Glen- - and scrub. No archaeological features convinth Cairn and U, Glen Cloudy with were identified during survey here. IMGP9835 35 SSW 23/08/08 CJMcC Convinth Rig and Furrow, NH sunny spells Features T and U, a Glenconvinth Cairn 5020 3404 and Rig and Furrow are located to the W on the opposite side of the A833 Roadway, sufficiently far from the proposed OHL route so as not to be affected by works.

IVO Features T, Glen- - convinth Cairn and U, Glen Cloudy with IMGP9836 35 SSW 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above Convinth Rig and Furrow, NH sunny spells 5020 3404

IVO Features T, Glen- - convinth Cairn and U, Glen Cloudy with IMGP9837 35 SSW 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above Convinth Rig and Furrow, NH sunny spells 5020 3404

Panorama view of the current and proposed of the OHL. Here the route traverses an open moor under a thick cover of heather and scrub. No IVO Features T, Glen- - archaeological features were identified convinth Cairn and U, Glen Cloudy with IMGP9838 36 ENE 23/08/08 CJMcC during survey here. Features T and U, a Convinth Rig and Furrow, NH sunny spells Glenconvinth Cairn and Rig and Furrow 5014 33395 are located to the W on the opposite side of the A833 Roadway, sufficiently far from the proposed OHL route so as not to be affected by works.

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

IVO Features T, Glen- - convinth Cairn and U, Glen Cloudy with IMGP9839 36 ENE 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above Convinth Rig and Furrow, NH sunny spells 5014 33395

IVO Features T, Glen- - convinth Cairn and U, Glen Cloudy with IMGP9840 36 E 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above Convinth Rig and Furrow, NH sunny spells 5014 33395

IVO Features T, Glen- - convinth Cairn and U, Glen Cloudy with IMGP9841 36 E 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above Convinth Rig and Furrow, NH sunny spells 5014 33395

IVO Features T, Glen- - convinth Cairn and U, Glen Cloudy with IMGP9842 36 S 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above Convinth Rig and Furrow, NH sunny spells 5014 33395

IVO Features T, Glen- - convinth Cairn and U, Glen Cloudy with IMGP9843 36 S 23/08/08 CJMcC As Above Convinth Rig and Furrow, NH sunny spells 5014 33395

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Panorama view of the proposed new route of the OHL, W of the current line, towards the route of the A833 Roadway (picture Glen- -convinth, NH 5020 Overcast, rain IMGP9844 37 N 24/08/08 CJMcC mid-ground). Here the route is under a 3505 showers thick covering of heather, bracken and afforestation. No archaeological features were identified during survey here.

Glen- -convinth, NH 5020 Overcast, rain IMGP9845 37 N 24/08/08 CJMcC As Above 3505 showers

Panorama view of the current and proposed of the OHL. Here the route Glen- -convinth, NH 5020 Overcast, rain traverses an open moor under a thick IMGP9848 38 N 24/08/08 CJMcC 3505 showers cover of heather and scrub. No archaeological features were identified during survey here.

Glen- -convinth, NH 5020 Overcast, rain IMGP9849 38 N 24/08/08 CJMcC As Above 3505 showers

Glen- -convinth, NH 5020 Overcast, rain IMGP9850 38 S 24/08/08 CJMcC As Above 3505 showers

Glen- -convinth, NH 5020 Overcast, rain IMGP9851 38 S 24/08/08 CJMcC As Above 3505 showers

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing) Panorama view of the current and proposed route of the OHL. Here the route traverses an open moor and bogland under a thick cover of heather and scrub. IVO Feature V Lochan Dubh No archaeological features were identified Cloudy with IMGP9852 39 N Elrig and Feature W, Creag 24/08/08 CJMcC during survey; here inhibited by the thick sunny spells Ard Cairnfield, NH 5005 3374 undergrowth. Feature V, Lochan Dubh Elrig, is located on the opposite side of the A833 Roadway, sufficiently far from the proposed OHL route so as not to be affected by works.

IVO Feature V Lochan Dubh Cloudy with IMGP9853 39 N Elrig and Feature W, Creag 24/08/08 CJMcC As Above sunny spells Ard Cairnfield, NH 5005 3374

IVO Feature V Lochan Dubh Cloudy with IMGP9854 39 N Elrig and Feature W, Creag 24/08/08 CJMcC As Above sunny spells Ard Cairnfield, NH 5005 3374

Panorama view of the current and proposed route of the OHL. Here the route traverses an open moor and bogland under a thick cover of heather and scrub. IVO Feature V Lochan Dubh No archaeological features were identified Cloudy with IMGP9855 39 S Elrig and Feature W, Creag 24/08/08 CJMcC during survey; here inhibited by the thick sunny spells Ard Cairnfield, NH 5005 3374 undergrowth. Feature V, Lochan Dubh Elrig, is located on the opposite side of the A833 Roadway (picture right), sufficiently far from the proposed OHL route so as not to be affected by works.

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

IVO Feature V Lochan Dubh Cloudy with IMGP9856 39 S Elrig and Feature W, Creag 24/08/08 CJMcC As Above sunny spells Ard Cairnfield, NH 5005 3374

IVO Feature V Lochan Dubh Cloudy with IMGP9857 39 S Elrig and Feature W, Creag 24/08/08 CJMcC As Above sunny spells Ard Cairnfield, NH 5005 3374

IVO Feature V Lochan Dubh Cloudy with IMGP9858 39 S Elrig and Feature W, Creag 24/08/08 CJMcC As Above sunny spells Ard Cairnfield, NH 5005 3374

Panorama view of the current and proposed route of the OHL. Here the route traverses an open moor under a thick cover of heather and scrub. Feature X the Creag Ard Hut Circle is located to the E of the proposed route, though not identified during this survey. Numerous cairn-like features were identified during survey – IVO Feature X, Creag Ard Cloudy with IMGP9863 40 N 24/08/08 CJMcC the closest of these to the proposed route Hut Circle, NH 5004 3307 sunny spells is 15m (approx) to the E. Here it is difficult to determine whether these are anthropogenic or the consequence of eroded root-throws. None measure greater than 0.5m transeversely. None are present directly on the route of the OHL. No other features were identified during survey; here inhibited by the overgrowth.

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

IVO Feature X, Creag Ard Cloudy with IMGP9864 40 N 24/08/08 CJMcC As Above Hut Circle, NH 5004 3307 sunny spells

IVO Feature X, Creag Ard Cloudy with IMGP9865 40 S 24/08/08 CJMcC As Above Hut Circle, NH 5004 3307 sunny spells

IVO Feature X, Creag Ard Cloudy with IMGP9866 40 S 24/08/08 CJMcC As Above Hut Circle, NH 5004 3307 sunny spells

View of two examples of the the cairn-like features identified ENE – E of the proposed route – the closest of these to the route is 15m (approx) to the E. It is difficult to determine whether these are IVO Feature X, Creag Ard Cloudy with IMGP9867 40 ENE 24/08/08 CJMcC anthropogenic or the consequence of Hut Circle, NH 5004 3307 sunny spells eroded root-throws. None measure greater than 0.5m transeversely. None are present directly on the route of the. No other features were identified during survey; here inhibited by the overgrowth.

IVO Feature X, Creag Ard Cloudy with IMGP9868 40 ENE 24/08/08 CJMcC As Above Hut Circle, NH 5004 3307 sunny spells

IVO Feature X, Creag Ard Cloudy with IMGP9869 40 ENE 24/08/08 CJMcC As Above Hut Circle, NH 5004 3307 sunny spells

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Panorama view of the current and proposed route of the OHL. Here the route IVO Loch na Ba Ruaidhe, NH Cloudy with is under a heavy colonisation of gorse and IMGP9870 41 N 24/08/08 CJMcC 4992 3278 sunny spells scrub. No archaeological features were identified during survey; here inhibited by the overgrowth.

IVO Loch na Ba Ruaidhe, NH Cloudy with IMGP9871 41 N 24/08/08 CJMcC As Above 4992 3278 sunny spells

Panorama view of the current and proposed route of the OHL. Here the route is partially under a heavy colonisation of IVO Loch na Ba Ruaidhe, NH Cloudy with IMGP9872 41 S 24/08/08 CJMcC gorse and scrub, opening out onto heather 4992 3278 sunny spells covered moorland. No archaeological features were identified during survey; here inhibited by the overgrowth.

IVO Loch na Ba Ruaidhe, NH Cloudy with IMGP9873 41 S 24/08/08 CJMcC As Above 4992 3278 sunny spells

Panorama view of the current and proposed route of the OHL. Here the route traverses an open moor under a thick cover of heather and scrub. Features Y, a Creag Ard Hut Circle and Z, a Creag Ard IVO Features Y, Creag Ard Cloudy with Cairnfield are located to the E of the IMGP9874 42 N Hut Circle and Z, Creag Ard 24/08/08 CJMcC sunny spells proposed route, though were not identified Cairnfield, NH 4979 3237 during this survey. None of the features appear to be present directly on the route of the OHL. No other features were identified during survey; here inhibited by the overgrowth.

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

IVO Features Y, Creag Ard Cloudy with IMGP9875 42 N Hut Circle and Z, Creag Ard 24/08/08 CJMcC As Above sunny spells Cairnfield, NH 4979 3237 Panorama view of the current and proposed route of the OHL. Here the route traverses an open moor under a thick cover of heather and scrub and moves on to an area heavily colonised by gorse – an area impossible to penetrate for walkover IVO Features Y, Creag Ard Cloudy with survey. Features Y, a Creag Ard Hut IMGP9876 42 S Hut Circle and Z, Creag Ard 24/08/08 CJMcC sunny spells Circle and Z, a Creag Ard Cairnfield are Cairnfield, NH 4979 3237 located to the E of the proposed route, though were not identified during this survey. None of the features appear to be present directly on the route of the OHL. No other features were identified during survey; here inhibited by the overgrowth. IVO Features Y, Creag Ard Cloudy with IMGP9877 42 S Hut Circle and Z, Creag Ard 24/08/08 CJMcC As Above sunny spells Cairnfield, NH 4979 3237

Panorama view of the area IVO Feature AA, Loch Nam Faoileag Hut Circle, W of IVO Features Y, Creag Ard Cloudy with the proposed route of the OHL, on the IMGP9878 42 W Hut Circle and Z, Creag Ard 24/08/08 CJMcC sunny spells opposite side of the A833 Roadway, Cairnfield, NH 4979 3237 sufficiently far from the proposed OHL route so as not to be affected by works.

IVO Features Y, Creag Ard Cloudy with IMGP9879 42 W Hut Circle and Z, Creag Ard 24/08/08 CJMcC As Above sunny spells Cairnfield, NH 4979 3237

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing) Panorama view of the current and proposed route of the OHL. Here the route traverses bogland, with some areas under a thick cover of gorse, which it was not ossible to penetrate for walkover survey. Feature Y, a Creag Ard Hut Circle is located to the E of the proposed route, though this was not identified during this IVO Feature Y, Creag Ard Overcast, rain IMGP9880 43 N 24/08/08 CJMcC survey. One possible hut circle is depicted Hut Circle, NH 4989 3214 showers on both the current OS 1:25,000 scale map and SSE Plc. drawing 4 of 6 (06/05/2008) as being to the W of the proposed route. It is possible that this is now obscured by the gorse colonisation visible in shot (picture mid-ground, left). No other features were identified during survey; here inhibited by the overgrowth.

IVO Feature Y, Creag Ard Overcast, rain IMGP9881 43 N 24/08/08 CJMcC As Above Hut Circle, NH 4989 3214 showers

Panorama view of the current and proposed route of the OHL. Here the route IVO Feature Y, Creag Ard Overcast, rain IMGP9882 43 S 24/08/08 CJMcC traverses bogland and is afforested to the Hut Circle, NH 4989 3214 showers W. No archaeological features were identified during survey here.

IVO Feature Y, Creag Ard Overcast, rain IMGP9883 43 S 24/08/08 CJMcC As Above Hut Circle, NH 4989 3214 showers

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Panorama view of the current and proposed route of the OHL. Here the route traverses bogland, partially colonised by a thick gorse overgrowth (picture mid- Garbeg Cottage Access ground) and is afforested to the W. Road, IVO Feature CC, Overcast, rain Feature CC is recorded as being located IMGP9884 44 N 24/08/08 CJMcC Easter Balna- -grantach 'Rifle showers to the W of the proposed route. This area Ranges' NH 4988 3180 is under a thick covering of gorse and scrub and was impassable at the time of survey. No other features were identified during survey; here partly inhibited by the thick covering of vegetation.

Garbeg Cottage Access Road, IVO Feature CC, Overcast, rain IMGP9885 44 N 24/08/08 CJMcC As Above Easter Balna- -grantach 'Rifle showers Ranges' NH 4988 3180

Garbeg Cottage Access Road, IVO Feature CC, Overcast, rain IMGP9886 44 N 24/08/08 CJMcC As Above Easter Balna- -grantach 'Rifle showers Ranges' NH 4988 3180

Panorama view of the current and proposed route of the OHL. Here the route traverses a field given over to livestock IVO Feature DD, Culnakirk grazing. Feature DD is recorded as being IMGP9889 45 N 24/08/08 Overcast CJMcC Burnt Mound, NH 4988 3154 located to the E of the proposed route.. This feature was not identified at the time of survey. No other features were identified during survey here.

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Panorama view of the current and proposed route of the OHL. Here the route IVO Feature DD, Culnakirk IMGP9890 45 S 24/08/08 Overcast CJMcC traverses a field given over to livestock Burnt Mound, NH 4988 3154 grazing. No archaeological features were identified during survey here.

IVO Feature DD, Culnakirk IMGP9891 45 S 24/08/08 Overcast CJMcC As Above Burnt Mound, NH 4988 3154

Panorama view of the current and proposed route of the OHL. Here the route traverses a field given over to livestock IVO Feature DD, Culnakirk grazing. Feature DD is recorded as being IMGP9892 45 N 24/08/08 Overcast CJMcC Burnt Mound, NH 4988 3154 located to the E of the proposed route. This feature was not identified at the time of survey. No other features were identified during survey here.

E of Ar Dhachadh, NH 4988 IMGP9893 46 N 24/08/08 Overcast CJMcC As Above 3135

E of Ar Dhachadh, NH 4988 IMGP9894 46 N 24/08/08 Overcast CJMcC As Above 3135

Panorama view of the current and proposed route of the OHL, showing part E of Ar Dhachadh, NH 4988 of the track between Achmony Farm and IMGP9896 46 S 24/08/08 Overcast CJMcC 3135 the Culnakirk Road (picture foreground). No archaeological features were identified during survey here.

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Panorama view of the current and proposed route of the OHL. Here the route Heavy, low traverses a field given over to livestock IVO Clachmor, NH 4988 cloud and inter- - grazing. Feature FF, the Clachmor Cup- IMGP9907 47 S 28/08/08 CJMcC 3128 mittent heavy marked Stone, is located to the E of the rain proposed route, at the southern extent of the field in view. No other features were identified during survey here. Heavy, low IVO Clachmor, NH 4988 cloud and inter- - IMGP9908 47 S 28/08/08 CJMcC As Above 3128 mittent heavy rain Showing the Clachmor Cup-marked Stone, situated E of the proposed OHL route; a large flat triangular block of grey gneiss, measuring 5m (approx.) x 3m and Heavy, low 0.3m in thickness, upon which 37 cup- Clachmor Cup-marked cloud and inter- - IMGP9909 48 NNW 28/08/08 CJMcC marks were noted during this survey. The Stone, IVO NH 499 310 mittent heavy stone is situated within an annular rain embankment, 2.2m at the thickest, with an internal ditch, evidencing an apparent opening to the SSE, in front of the stone's triangular apex, also oriented to the SSE.

Heavy, low Clachmor Cup-marked cloud and inter- - IMGP9910 48 NNW 28/08/08 CJMcC As Above Stone, IVO NH 499 310 mittent heavy rain

Heavy, low Clachmor Cup-marked cloud and inter- - IMGP9911 49 WNW 28/08/08 CJMcC As Above Stone, IVO NH 499 310 mittent heavy rain

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Heavy, low Clachmor Cup-marked cloud and inter- - IMGP9912 49 WNW 28/08/08 CJMcC As Above Stone, IVO NH 499 310 mittent heavy rain

Heavy, low Clachmor Cup-marked cloud and inter- - IMGP9913 50 S 28/08/08 CJMcC As Above Stone, IVO NH 499 310 mittent heavy rain

Heavy, low Clachmor Cup-marked cloud and inter- - IMGP9914 50 S 28/08/08 CJMcC As Above Stone, IVO NH 499 310 mittent heavy rain

Heavy, low Clachmor Cup-marked cloud and inter- - IMGP9915 51 E 28/08/08 CJMcC As Above Stone, IVO NH 499 310 mittent heavy rain

Heavy, low Clachmor Cup-marked cloud and inter- - IMGP9916 51 E 28/08/08 CJMcC As Above Stone, IVO NH 499 310 mittent heavy rain

Heavy, low Clachmor Cup-marked cloud and inter- - IMGP9917 48 N 28/08/08 CJMcC As Above Stone, IVO NH 499 310 mittent heavy rain

Heavy, low Clachmor Cup-marked cloud and inter- - IMGP9918 48 N 28/08/08 CJMcC As Above Stone, IVO NH 499 310 mittent heavy rain

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing) Panorama view of the current and proposed route of the OHL. Here the route traverses a field given over to livestock Heavy, low grazing. Feature FF, the Clachmor Cup- IVO Clachmor, NH 4985 cloud and inter- - IMGP9919 52 N 28/08/08 CJMcC marked Stone, is located to the E of the 3114 mittent heavy proposed route, at the southern extent of rain the field in view (picture foreground). No other features were identified during survey here. Heavy, low IVO Clachmor, NH 4985 cloud and inter- - IMGP9920 52 N 28/08/08 CJMcC As Above 3114 mittent heavy rain Panorama view of the field, N of the access track leading to Clachmor Farm Heavy, low (picture foreground, right) currently given IVO Clachmor, NH 4985 cloud and inter- - IMGP9921 52 ENE 28/08/08 CJMcC over to livestock grazing, showing Feature 3114 mittent heavy FF, the Clachmor Cup-marked Stone, rain located to the E of the proposed OHL route. Heavy, low IVO Clachmor, NH 4985 cloud and inter- - IMGP9922 52 ENE 28/08/08 CJMcC As Above 3114 mittent heavy rain

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Panorama view of current and proposed OHL route, in the field, S of the access track leading to Clachmor Farm currently given over to livestock grazing. Feature Heavy, low GG, a Culnakirk Cup-marked Stone is IVO Clachmor, NH 4985 cloud and inter- - recorded as being located to the E of the IMGP9923 52 S 28/08/08 CJMcC 3114 mittent heavy proposed route and Feature HH, a rain Culnakirk Cup-marked Stone is recorded as being located just to the W of the proposed route. Neither were identified during this survey. No other features were identified during survey here. Heavy, low IVO Clachmor, NH 4985 cloud and inter- - IMGP9924 52 S 28/08/08 CJMcC As Above 3114 mittent heavy rain Panorama view of current and proposed OHL route,a field currently given over to livestock grazing. Feature GG, a Culnakirk Cup-marked Stone is recorded as being located N of this situation, to the E of the proposed route and Feature HH, a Overcast, rain IMGP9925 53 N IVO Culnakirk, NH 4983 3091 28/08/08 CJMcC Culnakirk Cup-marked Stone, also N of showers this situtation, is recorded as being located just to the W of the proposed route. Neither were identified during this survey. No other features were identified during survey here. Clachmor Farmhouse is in view (picture background, right).

Overcast, rain IMGP9926 53 N IVO Culnakirk, NH 4983 3091 28/08/08 CJMcC As Above showers

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Panorama view of current and proposed OHL route,a field currently given over to Overcast, rain IMGP9927 53 S IVO Culnakirk, NH 4983 3091 28/08/08 CJMcC livestock grazing. No archaeological showers features were identified during survey here.

Overcast, rain IMGP9928 53 S IVO Culnakirk, NH 4983 3091 28/08/08 CJMcC As Above showers

Panorama view of the current and proposed route of the OHL, with No. 10 Ardendrain, in view (picture mid-ground, IVO No. 10 Ardendrain, NH Cloudy with IMGP9929 54 NNW 28/08/08 CJMcC left of centre). Here, the ground is under a 5124 3850 sunny spells thick covering of gorse, broom and scrub. No archaeological features were identified during survey here.

IVO No. 10 Ardendrain, NH Cloudy with IMGP9930 54 NNW 28/08/08 CJMcC As Above 5124 3850 sunny spells

Panorama view of the current and proposed route of the OHL, with Convinth Cottage, in view (picture mid-ground, IVO No. 10 Ardendrain, NH Cloudy with IMGP9931 54 SSE 28/08/08 CJMcC right). Here, the ground is under a thick 5124 3850 sunny spells covering of gorse, broom and scrub. No archaeological features were identified during survey here.

IVO No. 10 Ardendrain, NH Cloudy with IMGP9932 54 SSE 28/08/08 CJMcC As Above 5124 3850 sunny spells

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Panorama view of the current and proposed route of the OHL. Here, the Cloudy with ground is under a thick covering of gorse, IMGP9933 55 N Ardendrain, NH 5110 3836 28/08/08 CJMcC sunny spells broom and scrub. No archaeological features were identified during survey here.

Cloudy with IMGP9934 55 N Ardendrain, NH 5110 3836 28/08/08 CJMcC As Above sunny spells

Panorama view of the current and proposed route of the OHL, with No.6 IVO No. 6 Ardendrain, NH Cloudy with Ardendrain, in view (picture right). Here, IMGP9935 55 S 28/08/08 CJMcC 5110 3836 sunny spells the ground is given over to paddock and grazing. No archaeological features were identified during survey here.

IVO No. 6 Ardendrain, NH Cloudy with IMGP9936 55 S 28/08/08 CJMcC As Above 5110 3836 sunny spells

Panorama view of the current and proposed route of the OHL. Here, the Cloudy with IMGP9937 56 N Ardendrain, NH 5115 3820 28/08/08 CJMcC ground is given over to paddock and sunny spells grazing. No archaeological features were identified during survey here.

Cloudy with IMGP9938 56 N Ardendrain, NH 5115 3820 28/08/08 CJMcC As Above sunny spells Panorama view of the current and proposed route of the OHL. Here, the Cloudy with ground is covered with long grasses and IMGP9939 56 S Ardendrain, NH 5115 3820 28/08/08 CJMcC sunny spells weed overgrowth. No archaeological features were identified during survey here.

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Cloudy with IMGP9940 56 S Ardendrain, NH 5115 3820 28/08/08 CJMcC As Above sunny spells

Panorama view of the current and proposed route of the OHL. Here, the IVO Caochan nan Creebo, Cloudy with IMGP9941 57 N 28/08/08 CJMcC ground is under a cover of short grasses. NH 5123 3814 sunny spells No archaeological features were identified during survey here.

IVO Caochan nan Creebo, Cloudy with IMGP9942 57 N 28/08/08 CJMcC As Above NH 5123 3814 sunny spells Panorama view of the current and proposed route of the OHL. Here, the ground is under a cover of short grasses. IVO Caochan nan Creebo, Cloudy with The visible tree, scrub and gorse line IMGP9943 57 S 28/08/08 CJMcC NH 5123 3814 sunny spells (picture fore to mid-ground) delineates the line of the Caochan nan Creebo. No archaeological features were identified during survey here.

IVO Caochan nan Creebo, Cloudy with IMGP9944 57 S 28/08/08 CJMcC As Above NH 5123 3814 sunny spells

Panorama view of the current and proposed route of the OHL. Here, the ground is under a cover of short grasses, Glen- -convinth, W of Cloudy with IMGP9945 58 N 28/08/08 CJMcC changing to long grasses, with occasional Dualrich, NH 5124 3803 sunny spells gorse and scrub. No archaeological features were identified during survey here.

Glen- -convinth, W of Cloudy with IMGP9946 58 N 28/08/08 CJMcC As Above Dualrich, NH 5124 3803 sunny spells

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Camera Direction Photo Number Location Date Weather Taken by Comments Point (facing)

Panorama view of the current and proposed route of the OHL. Here, the Glen- -convinth, W of Cloudy with ground is under a cover of long grasses, IMGP9947 58 S 28/08/08 CJMcC Dualrich, NH 5124 3803 sunny spells with occasional gorse and scrub. No archaeological features were identified during survey here.

Glen- -convinth, W of Cloudy with IMGP9948 58 S 28/08/08 CJMcC As Above Dualrich, NH 5124 3803 sunny spells

View of part of the current and proposed route of the OHL. Here the route is overgrown with a thick covering of gorse Glen- -convinth, NH 5200 Cloudy with IMGP9949 59 S 28/08/08 CJMcC and bracken and is afforested to the W 3782 sunny spells and E. No archaeological features were identified, here survey was inhibited by the thick covering of vegetation.

Glen- -convinth, NH 5200 Cloudy with IMGP9950 59 S 28/08/08 CJMcC As Above 3782 sunny spells

Appendix 3: Maps and Plans

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