- Knocknafenaig
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 the
Ross of Mull , Knocknafenaig is an extremely well preservedtownship that shows many characteristics of 19th 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 as "Braigh". The "Braigh" is the last remainingthatched builing in theRoss of Mull and was inhabited until the mid 1980s.The name "Cnoc 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 the
Highland Clearances and thePotato Famine in the mid 1800s the township became increasingly deserted. AfterWorld War I Knocknafenaig was divided into sixcrofts for returning servicemen. Eventually the sixcrofts were combined to become Ardachy Farm.References
1. Ross of Mull Historical Centre, 2004 "Discover The Ross...Uisken, Knocknafenaig & Ardalanish." Bunessan. Ross of Mull Historical Centre.
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