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Sìdhean Donn

  • survey ref : 02

  • grid ref : centred on NG 812 788

  • location :  Sidhean Donn, Gairloch

  • category : multi-period complex site

  • features : roundhouses, field systems, fank, walls, banks & dykes

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This complex series of enclosures and walls curve around the low hill, Sìdhean Donn. It is bounded by Loch Feur [A’ Loch Feòir] in the south and a small reedy lochan to the north, Lochan Dubh na Cuilc.

The correct gaelic spelling for the main feature is A'Sithean Donn.

Reference guide [rh roundhouse, b boundary, e enclosure, s shieling]

 

s A shieling ground just north-east of Lochan Dubh na Cuilc (small reedy loch)

 

b A, D, G, H, I, J prehistoric boundaries, often very faint & difficult to follow

 

e C prehistoric enclosure with extremely faint boundary dyke

 

e D1 & e D2 originally one large circular enclosure

 

rh A unusual shaped roundhouse (construction altered)

 

rh B substantial roundhouse with typical double skinned wall structure

 

rh C possible roundhouse (rearanged)

 

rh D possible roundhouse (rearanged)

 

rh E rearanged roundhouse

 

rh F vague but conclusive remains of roundhouse

Activity site, where the burn flows into the north side of Lochan nam Breac.

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Roundhouse remains rh B

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Roundhouse remains rh A

Small lochan at north of site Lochan Dubh na Cuilc

Faint traces of prehistoric wall bH

If you have any comments on these surveys, or more information on the area, please contact Jim Buchanan.

OS licence No. AC0000864238

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