MHG62574 - Building - Keppoch township
Summary
Ruined building at Keppoch township.
Type and Period (1)
- BUILDING (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An archaeological survey of the township of Keppoch, Dundonnell, Ross-shire was undertaken by NOSAS members in April 2014. See MHG6300 for main township record. Buildings 26, 28, 29, 31 and 32 are aligned along the upper part of the township forming a “street”.
Building 32. This rectangular building is aligned east/west and has internal measurements of approx. 7m x 2m. The wall footings are roughly constructed and have round corners; but the two substantial gable ends stand to 1.2m high (western gable) and 1m – 1.3m high (eastern gable). An entrance in the south wall is 1m wide and there is a large stone on the threshold. Considerable tumble lies in the interior of the building. <1>
1st Edition OS 6" <2>
Ordnance Survey Mastermap <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG28029 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Marshall, M.. 2014. Report of an Archaeological Survey of the township of Keppoch, Dundonnell, Ross-shire, April 2014. North of Scotland Archaeological Society. Digital. XY
- <2> SHG23411 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1881. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
- <3> SHG23361 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Mastermap. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 0952 8866 (8m by 5m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH08NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | LOCHBROOM |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Investigations/Events (2)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/12090 (View HES Canmore record for this site)
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