MHG3526 - Essich

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Type and Period (1)

  • HOUSE (Undated)

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  • None recorded

Full Description

NH63NW 1 648 395.

(Area NH 648 395) Essich: The remains of a strong building may be seen under "grass-green mounds overlooking the burn" (Essich Burn) There are no confirmed records before circa 1543 from which date Essich is definitely recorded. In the 16th and 17th centuries it is traditionally reported as the meeting place of the local chiefs.
ISSFC 1915.

Enquiries of Essich, and consultation with the owner of the property failed to establish the site of this building.
Visited by OS (J L D) 21 March 1962.

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Location

Grid reference Centred NH 6480 3949 (20m by 20m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH63NW
Civil Parish INVERNESS AND BONA
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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