MHG39134 - Curling pond, Rosehaugh Estate
Summary
A curling pond depicted on the 2nd edition Ordnance Survey map.
Type and Period (1)
- CURLING POND (20th Century - 1901 AD? to 1904 AD?)
Protected Status
Full Description
Curling pond marked on 2nd ed OS in woods to the N of the Killen Lake.
This lake was created in 1895 landscaping programme when water course on which the curling pond sits was dammed to create it and pools, dams etc created to feed an electricity house as well to S. <1>
A website user noted that the location assigned to this record was incorrect. This has now been corrected. The curling pond is formed in concrete which is still visible if the top 2-3'' of soil is scraped away. Alder saplings now cover the whole of the rink. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 67054 55809 (39m by 57m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH65NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | AVOCH |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00326 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
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