MHG2451 - Achnaclyth Township
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Type and Period (1)
- TOWNSHIP (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
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Full Description
A charter of 1619 records 'Achinnacloy', while Roy's map of 1747-55 shows 3 buildings, named 'Achnechlich' {now Achnaclyth}. At ND 0985 3375 are the foundations of a longhouse and two small buildings.
W Roy 1747-55; Information from Historic Scotland to RCAHMS, July 1992.
A farmstead, comprising two unroofed buildings is shown on the current edition of the OS 1:10,560 map (1962). One unroofed building is depicted on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map (Caithness 1877, sheet xxxviii)
Information from RCAHMS (AKK) 8 January 1996.
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 0984 3375 (100m by 100m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND03SE |
| Civil Parish | LATHERON |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM5229 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/7577 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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