MHG33770 - Balloan Township
Summary
A township which was probably established with the laying out of crofts/smallholdings in the 18th century.
Type and Period (2)
- (Former Type) SETTLEMENT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- TOWNSHIP (18th Century to 21st Century - 1701 AD to 2100 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
14 buildings scattered along both sides of the road on 1st ed. Most still there. <1>
Historic Landuse Assessment data shows this area as 18th-20th smallholdings. <2>
A longhouse at 6 Balloan was photographed prior to renovations in accordance with a condition on planning consent. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 59743 05844 (392m by 816m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC50NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | LAIRG |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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