MHG55363 - Corn drying kiln, Little Rogart

Summary

One of five corn drying kilns within the former township of Little Rogart.

Type and Period (1)

  • CORN DRYING KILN (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

This corn-drying kiln (ROG95 860) was recorded during RCAHMS's 1995 survey of Little Rogart township. It has an internal diameter of 1.7m with rubble walls spread to 1.3m thick standing to a height of 0.4m. A platform with a revetted terrace extends 1.8m to the west in front of the flue. The kiln is set into the slope on the east. The kiln is one of five corn-drying kilns identified within the former township. <1><2>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 7312 0343 (5m by 4m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NC70SW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish ROGART

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