MHG21617 - Lady Mackenzie's Monument - Brahan Castle
Summary
Lady Mackenzie's Monument at Brahan Castle.
Type and Period (1)
- COMMEMORATIVE MONUMENT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
Full Description
A monument to Lady Caroline MacKenzie who was killed in accordance to a prophesy by the Brahan Seer, 200 years before. For text of interpretative panel present, see Hlink Panel Photo.
Information & photos from A M Fox, Highland Council, after site visit, 02/2000.
An archaeological survey was undertaken in 2003 by Dagg. C, in advance of water mains renewal. Seaforth Monument at NH 4954 5481, NMRS no. NH45SE 17. Octagonal stone memorial to Caroline MacKenzie of Brahan, dated 1823. Originally occupying a prominent location at the west entrance to the Brahan Estate, now overshadowed by the modern road. The proposed pipeline work crosses the A835 east of the monument and comes within 10m of the feature. <1>
1st Edition OS 6" <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG21962 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C.. 2003?. Archaeological Evaluation of Additional Sections of Tullich, Strathpeffer and Urchany Water Mains Renewal. Catherine Dagg. 01/05/2003. Paper and Digital. 3a..
- <2> SHG23411 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1881. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 4954 5480 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH45SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | URRAY |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB14027 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/105403 (View HES Canmore entry for this site)
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