Gortan Ruadh
Structure(S) (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Gortan Ruadh
Classification Structure(S) (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 150394
Site Number NR76NW 23
NGR NR 7160 6540
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Argyll And Bute
- Parish South Knapdale
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Argyll And Bute
- Former County Argyll
NR76NW 23 7160 6540
Two structures were recorded during survey of Kilberry and Coulaghailtro farm by Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division in 1999 (Survey site 10). Structure A measures 10m x 5m and Strucutre B measures 16m x 5.5m, divided internally into two compartments. Both are reduced to turf covered foundations. A small section of turf/earth dyke is associated with the structures, as is a possible enclosure (now a dump site). The road used to pass by this site prior to realignment in c.1760 (M Campbell per comm).
Sponsor: Historic Scotland
MS/725/226 (GUARD 708.4)