MHG51502 - Building footings at 24 Mellon Charles
Summary
A small rectangular building located immediately inside the croft boundary bank, possibly corresponding to a building depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map c.1875.
Type and Period (2)
- CROFTHOUSE (Built, 19th Century - 1841 AD to 1850 AD)
- BUILDING (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A walkover survey in October 2007 identified the rubble footings of a small rectangular building, aligned ENE-WSW are located immediately inside the croft boundary dyke. This appears to correspond with a building depicted on the 25 inch 1st edition Ordnance Survey map c.1875. <1><2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG23886 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C and Wood, J. 11/2007. Desk-Based Assessment and Walk-over survey: Aultbea to Mellon Charles Water Main Renewal. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. 20/11/2007. Digital. Site 16.
- <2> SHG23422 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-76. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 85198 91502 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG89SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | GAIRLOCH |
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