MHG55429 - Farmstead - Upper Coignashie
Summary
The remains of a farmstead.
Type and Period (1)
- FARMSTEAD (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Remains of settlement with two roofed buildings and foundations of others, which show up clearly on aerial photographs.
One of the 5 'Coigs' . This area was known as Schephin until at least the 17th century, but later was referred to as the 5 Coigs (Fifths): Coignascalen, Coignafeuinternich, Coignavullin, Coignashie, Coignafearn (spellings vary). (I.F. Grant 1980, Along a Highland Road, p. 21). <1>
GIS spatial data created 2018 based on features as seen on vertical aerial photography taken 1999-2001. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG25599 Collection/Project Archive: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2011. Digital site gazetteer and archive for ARCH Community Timeline Project: Strathdearn. Yes. Digital. Site 23. XY
- <2> SHG27491 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 1999-2001. Get Mapping colour vertical aerial photography 1999-2001 (The Millennium Map). XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7214 1778 (191m by 102m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH71NW |
| Civil Parish | MOY AND DALAROSSIE |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/331560/upper-coignashie (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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