MHG32665 - Burial ground - Castle Leod
Summary
Burial ground, SW of Castle Leod
Type and Period (1)
- CEMETERY (Modern - 1901 AD to 2100 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
"Burial ground" marked to SW of castle on modern OS, not there at time of second ed OS, so modern - HAW 11/2003
The North of Scotland Archaeological Society (NOSAS) conducted an archaeological survey of features within the policies of Castle Leod in 2013.
Site 19. Burial ground. A fenced enclosure with four headstones is roughly 50 x 50m and on a moderately steep slope facing the castle. At the NE corner there is an ornamental gate between two stone pillars; a pathway leads towards the castle. <1>
Ordnance Survey Mastermap <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG26320 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: North of Scotland Archaeological Society. 2013. Report of an archaeological survey of the Policies of Castle Leod, Strathpeffer, Ross-shire. North of Scotland Archaeological Society. Digital. p.14 & 16 Site 19.
- <2> SHG23361 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Mastermap. Digital. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 4854 5923 (30m by 34m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH45NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | FODDERTY |
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Related Investigations/Events (1)
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