MHG21964 - Fannyfield
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- FARMSTEAD (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Not listed by Alston (1999) or Beaton (1992) or Gifford (1992). Does not appear on Thomson’s map of 1832. Recorded in the Ordnance Survey Name Book (Bk1, page 41) as ‘A Farm house with offices & c attached situate about the centre of Clare and close to the road leading from Evanton to Clare. The property of W Munro Swordale.’
Marked on 2nd edition OS of 1906 (sheet 76.3) to comprise of 3 compartments with building to rear and E all roofed.
Walkover reveals 1½ storey building, harled, slate roof, of yellow sandstone of 3 compartments and 2nd building to rear with 3rd (former house ? To E) all occupied and in good repair. Area of former woodland on W side of house. <1>-<3>
Appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey as one long building range with possible horsegang to N, and additional detatched rectangular building to E. <4>
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SHG2178 Text/Publication/Leaflet: Fannyfield House. 1992. Fannyfield House, by Evanton, Ross-shire: sale particulars.
- <1> SHG3339 Text/Publication/Volume: Name Book (County). Object Name Books of the Ordnance Survey. Book no.1, 41.
- <2> SHG23423 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1904. Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 25 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
- <3> SHG24997 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Farrell, S. 08/2010. Report of Archaeological Desktop & Walkover Survey, Fannyfield Farm, Evanton, Highland. Unaffiliated. Digital. Site 1.
- <4> SHG23422 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-76. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5522 6575 (75m by 78m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH56NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | KILTEARN |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/106510 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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