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Baliscate, Mull, Argyll and Bute
Two volunteers from Tobermory with an interest in their local heritage are investigating and recording the remains of abandoned rural buildings at Baliscate, on the outskirts of Tobermory. They aim to produce a visual document or display board for the area so that the public can learn about history and change in the area.
Loading map at coordinates: 56.6195, -6.1218
Latitude: 56.6195
Longitude: -6.1218

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Findings

Project: Baliscate, Mull

Baliscate 1 - Kiln and remains of two buildings.

Oct 30 2007

Baliscate 1
Kiln.
An exposed stone built kiln located within a turf bank (Appears to be a fine example).
The top of the bowl inside the stonework measures 52"diameter. Length of flue is 50" from the inside of the kiln.
Further measurements to be taken;  diameter of kiln at base inside, depth of kiln, thickness of stonework, and width and height of flue. A compass reading to determine angle of flue. Location of building on the site.

Building No 1. (Nearest to the kiln).
The majority of stones are quite exposed and are one to two courses deep, indicating an oblong building rounded at one end.
The length is 23'6" from the outside of the stonework, and is 8'8" at the widest point narrowing off gently. The doorway is 2'6" in from one of the corners, and measures 2'6" in width.
Further measurements are to be taken;circumference at rounded end of building. Depth of stonework. Location of the building on the site.
 

Building No 2.
The majority of stones are hidden by undergrowth and are one to two courses deep, indicating an oblong building.
The length is 15' f rom the outside of the stonework, and 10'6" wide. The doorway is 3' in from one of the corners, and measures 2' in width.
Further measurements are to be taken;Depth of stonework. Location of building on the site.
 

 

Baliscate 2- Kiln Barn

Mar 26 2008

Located on the approach to Tobermory on the right hand side of the A848, drawings, diagrams and photographs to follow. 

Baliscate 3 - Ruin

Mar 26 2008

Rectangular ruin on the hill on the right hand side of the A848 on the approach to Tobermory, drawings, diagrams and photographs to follow

Baliscate 4 - Ruins possible sheiling huts

Mar 26 2008

2 x Ruins possible sheiling huts in the woods above Baliscate, photographs, and diagrams to follow

Baliscate 5 - 2 Enclosures one with ruin within it

Mar 26 2008

2 Squarish enclosures on the hill above the Baliscate standing stones in the woods.  One wih a rectangular ruin within it, possible church/chapel.   Photographs,drawings and diagrams to follow

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