Knocknafenaig

Knocknafenaig

Knocknafenaig (Scottish Gaelic: "Cnoc na Fennaig") is a ruined township on the Isle of Mull, Scotland.

Located in the south-western portion of the island known as the Ross of Mull, Knocknafenaig is an extremely well preserved township that shows many characteristics of 19th and early 20th century living conditions. Although it is believed to have had medieval settlements, almost no evidence remains of these due to their organic nature. Among the many ruins is a well preserved corn-drying kiln and house, known as "Braigh". The "Braigh" is the last remaining thatched builing in the Ross 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 the Potato Famine in the mid 1800s the township became increasingly deserted. After World War I Knocknafenaig was divided into six crofts for returning servicemen. Eventually the six crofts 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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