MHG52551 - Ruined cottar house (T), Clashmore
Summary
The ruins of a cottar house, later incorporated into a sheep fank.
Type and Period (2)
- HOUSE (Built, 19th Century to 20th Century - 1878 AD to 1906 AD)
- FANK (Constructed, 20th Century - 1950 AD? to 2000 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The site of a ruined cottar house was recorded by Historic Assynt as part of a wider survey of Clashmore township. The remains of a cruck beam are visible within the surviving wall structure. A second house or outbuilding lies to the south. The main house has been incorporated within a rectangular sheep fank. <1>
The buildings are first depicted on the 2nd edition Ordnance Survey map c.1906. <2> They are shown to be ruined on the 6 inch Ordnance Survey map c.1971. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG24157 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Sleight, G. 2009. Clashmore, Assynt: report, plans and photographs. Historic Assynt. 18/02/2009. Digital. Site T.
- <2> SHG23733 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1906. Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 6 inch map: Sutherland. Digital.
- <3> SHG23987 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1971-1980. Ordnance Survey 6 inch map: Epoch 5c. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 02887 31761 (32m by 31m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC03SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | ASSYNT |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (0)
Comments and Feedback
Do you have any more information about this record? Please feel free to comment with information and photographs, or ask any questions, using the "Disqus" tool below. Comments are moderated, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible.