Knocknafenaig
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 The ruins of Knocknafenaig | |
  Knocknafenaig Location withinArgyll and Bute | |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
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| 56°17′52″N6°15′18″W / 56.29778°N 6.25500°W /56.29778; -6.25500 | |
Knocknafenaig (Scottish Gaelic:Cnoc na Fennaig) is a ruined township on theIsle of Mull,Scotland.
Located in the south-western portion of the island known as theRoss of Mull, Knocknafenaig is an extremely well preservedtownship that shows many characteristics of the 19th-century and early 20th-century living conditions. Although it is believed to have hadmedieval settlements, almost no evidence remains of these due to their organic nature. Among the many ruins is a well preserved corn-dryingkiln and house, known asBraigh. TheBraigh is the last remainingthatched building in theRoss of Mull and was inhabited until the mid-1980s.
The nameCnoc na Fennaig translates as "Hill of the Lazybeds" (this being a reference to the type of cultivation used throughout the area).
In 1779 the township had a population of 70. After theHighland Clearances and thePotato Famine in the mid-19th century the township became increasingly deserted. AfterWorld War I Knocknafenaig was divided into sixcrofts for returning servicemen. Eventually the six crofts were combined to become Ardachy Farm.
1. Ross of Mull Historical Centre, 2004Discover The Ross...Uisken, Knocknafenaig & Ardalanish. Bunessan. Ross of Mull Historical Centre.
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