MHG45873 - Site of former settlement of Ribhuachan, Lochcarron
Summary
A dry stone walled enclosure which was built from the stones of houses from the old settlement of Ribhuachan.
Type and Period (2)
- SETTLEMENT (Occupied, Medieval to 18th Century - 1058 AD? to 1790 AD?)
- ENCLOSURE (Constructed, 18th Century to 19th Century - 1750 AD? to 1875 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
"RUBOACHANE” appears in early charters of 1546 or 8. It would have contained about five families and was probably cleared between 1793 and 1806. The existing large dry stone walled livestock enclosure was built in part from the stone of the houses of the settlement in the second quarter of the 19th century by Finlay Murchison ( Fionnladh gobha -“Finlay the smith”). Information and photos of this settlement site were submitted by local researcher Paul Swan. The remnants of houses and storage structures are still visible. <1>-<4>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SHG23934 Image/Drawing: Swan, P. 2008. Annotated maps of Lochcarron area. Yes.
- <2> SHG23422 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-76. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
- <3> SHG23871 Text/Correspondence: Swan, P. 2008-9. Correspondence from Paul Swan regarding several sites in the Lochcarron area. Yes. Digital.
- <4> SHG24099 Text/Manuscript: Swan, P. 2009. Clearance settlement - Ribhuachan. Yes. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 92463 43021 (375m by 415m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG94SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | LOCHCARRON |
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