MHG16554 - Gates & Gatepiers, Avoch Football Ground, Avoch
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Type and Period (1)
- GATE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
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Alexander Ross, 1873; erected on present site, circa 1960. 4 square-plan chamfered and stopped ashlar gate piers with stepped pyramidal copes bearing ball finials. Original cast iron gates, double pair at centre and narrow single flanking. Both central piers have bronze sockets for bell pulls, one having original bronze pull.
Gate piers originally from Rosehaugh House-donated to Avoch football ground on demolition of house in 1959. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6996 5507 (10m by 10m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH65NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | AVOCH |
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External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB402 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/111426 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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