• project ref : 005

  • location : Slaggan

  • grid ref : centred on NG 844 940

  • category : pre-crofting township

  • features : buildings, enclosures, field walls

A topographic map of a coastal region in Ireland showing lakes, hills, and ruins. The map highlights Slaggan Bay and Slaggan ruins with red circle, and features various lakes such as Loch an Bhonnaich, Loch na Sgàireig Mòr, and Loch na Leirg. Contour lines indicate elevation, with some areas like Bennn Dearg Mhor reaching 159 meters.

Slaggan was a substantial township situated on a sheltered platform above Slaggan Bay. There is now a rough road all the way to the township, but access was originally by sea.

Slaggan

A map of Slaggan with various roads and buildings outlined, scale bar showing 100 meters, and a compass rose indicating north.

Slaggan township consists of about 20 buildings.

Aerial view of a rugged, natural landscape with winding rivers and patches of greenery.