MHG1554 - Deserted croft, Forss Water
Summary
Site of a deserted croft which contains a cup marked stone in its porch.
Type and Period (2)
- CROFT (19th Century - 1801 AD to 1900 AD)
- FARMSTEAD (Built, 19th Century - 1801 AD to 1876 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A farmstead is depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map c.1872-3. By the early 20th century a horse engine had been added to the northern side of the northernmost building. <1><2>
Photographs of the croft/farmstead buildings were submitted to the HER in March 2010 in order to comply with a condition on planning consent. The buildings are to be retained on the site. <3>
A cup marked stone was reportedly found in the porch of the crofthouse and is still present on the site - see MHG39809. <4>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SHG23773 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-3. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Caithness (surveyed 1870-72). Digital.
- <2> SHG23418 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1903-4. Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 25 inch map: Skye. Digital.
- <3> SHG24746 Image/Photograph(s): Pagel, S. 2009. Photographs of Arundi, Broubster and cup marked stone. Colour. Yes. Digital.
- <4> SHG23297 Verbal Communication: Tilbury, S. Comment by Sylvina Tilbury, HER Officer.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 04064 58804 (122m by 56m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND05NW |
| Civil Parish | REAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/7706 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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