MHG25414 - Farmstead - Torran Buidhe, Dochfour
Summary
The remains of a farmstead at Torran Buidhe, near Ladycairn, Dochfour, recorded during a walkover survey in 1999.
Type and Period (1)
- FARMSTEAD (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A farmstead comprising one partially roofed, two roofed buildings and an enlosure is depicted on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map (Inverness-shire 1875, sheet xix). Six unroofed buildings are shown on the current edition of the OS 1:10000 map (1976).
Information from RCAHMS (SAH) 10 June 1996
This site is described in detail in the report on a walkover survey carried out in October 1999 by Wordsworth Archaeology Services in advance of a proposed Woodland Grant Scheme. It is described as a substantial settlement with three buildings shown roofed on the 1st edition OS map, surrounded by improved grassland. In 1999 the visible remains comprised a rectangular longhouse and four other buildings/structures. There were also two cairns, one fairly substantial, the footings of a dyke and a post and rail sheepfank. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5664 3921 (153m by 111m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH53NE |
| Civil Parish | INVERNESS AND BONA |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/114173 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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