MHG7818 - Battle site, Leckmelm Farm
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- BATTLE SITE (16th Century - 1501 AD to 1600 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Centred 1648 9075.
In 1585 a battle between Gunns of Sutherland and MacKays was fought by farm steading of Leckmelm. The leader of the Gunns was buried at Clachan (the church of Lochbroom) while his followers were buried where they fell, in Pairc An Thigh Mhoir (the Park of the Big House).
A C M Mitford 1936.
Pairc an Tigh Mhoir is a field to W of the present farm steading of Leckmelm. When it was deeply trenched some years ago a grave built of flags, and containing human bones was found.
Anon undated.
There is no local knowledge of this battle, but the 'Park of the Big House' was pointed out by Mrs A C Mitford as being centred at NH 1648 9075. No further information could be obtained concerning the discovery of one of the graves containing human bones.
Visited by OS (R B) 10 October 1964
An archaeological watching brief was carried out by Archaeology Hebrides in 2007 in relation to a new access road being created for Leckmelm Farm. No archaeological features were exposed and no archaeological artefacts that could relate to the battle were recovered during both the watching brief and an ad hoc metal detector survey of the whole field. <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SHG2528 Text/Publication/Volume: Mitford, A C M. 1936. Guide to Wester Ross: Ullapool, Lochbroom Dundonnell, Gairloch, Achnasheen, Garve with historical and descriptive notes. 2nd ed.. 18.
- --- SHG3549 Text/Publication/Volume: Anon. Guide to Ullapool and Loch Broom. 42.
- <1> SHG23305 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: McHardy, I. 2007. Archaeological Watching Brief at Leckmelm Farm. Archaeology Hebrides. 15/10/2007. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 1648 9075 (50m by 50m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH19SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | GAIRLOCH |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Investigations/Events (2)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/12136 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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