MHG13962 - Torrin
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Type and Period (2)
- CROFTHOUSE (Undated)
- NAUST (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Situated between the two remaining inhabited houses on the E shore of Loch Slapin only 4m OD are the ruins of three former croft houses, comprising of:-
1. At S end - a ruin measuring 10m x 6m over walls 0.75m wide, door 1m wide in centre of S long wall. A yard 10m square is attached to the N side of the house.
2. At centre - a ruin measuring 10m x 6m over walls 0.75 wide, walls still standing to wall-plate height. Door 1.0m wide in centre of S wall. The N and E sides of the house have a low wall around them about 2m distant.
3. At N end - a very ruinous example with later structure which measures 3.5m x 6m constructed on the ruins.
There are 12 boat noosts at the back of the shore by these ruins.
Visited 1991.
NMRS MS/530
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5729 2051 (30m by 30m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG52SE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | STRATH |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/84391 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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