Kildavie township Lanagmull

Before looking outside this morning it was suggested we go for a walk along the track to Langamull. Hours later - it felt that way - we drove a couple miles along the road, parked and started off along the track. I don't think it takes any imagination to believe how wild and cold it was walking towards the NW coastline on Mull. Fortunately along way and bearing off to the right (out of the wind) is the sign for Kildavie village or township, an area of archeological interest. We walked through the recently felled conifers and came upon this small village. I feel the shot above doesn't do it justice but liked the mixture of colours.

Information taken from the site notice board.
Cill da bhide pronounced Kildavie
It is known from documentary evidence that Kildavie was occupied from about 1542 and abandoned after 1745, possibly due to the first wave of agriculture clearances. The place name Cill or Kil is believed to date back to 6th or 7th century, possibly this settlement dates back to medieval times. Most of the buildings would have been used as houses possibly one end used for cattle. The height of the walls and lack of windows suggest they might have been post or cruck-framed structures with the rounded end suggesting hipped roofs and probably thatched with heather, broom, rushes or reeds.