MHG52552 - Site of House, Birchfield Steadings
Summary
Mid C20 house, now demolished
Type and Period (1)
- HOUSE (Built, 20th Century - 1908 AD? to 1967 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Approximately equidistant between the steading and the farmhouse (see parent record MHG51190) a third dwelling house serving the farmstead has been built. The building was constructed between the publication of the 2nd edition 6" OS map of 1908 <1> and the 25" OS map c.1967 <2> - although difficult to ascertain from available evidence the building appears to be of 1940-50's construction. The building survives to wallhead height in most places with a tall brick-built chimney occupying one corner <3>. Planning consent has been granted to demolish the remains of this house, and to renovate the surrounding steading buildings and single-storey crofthouse <4>.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SHG23732 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1905. Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 6 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital. 1905.
- <2> SHG23419 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1964-73. Ordnance Survey 25 inch map: Epoch 5a. Digital. 1967.
- <3> SHG23286 Verbal Communication: Puls, A. Comment by Andrew Puls, HC Archaeologist.
- <4> SHG23655 Image/Photograph(s): Unknown. 09/2007. Photographs of Birchfield Steadings. Colour. . Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 49454 99175 (13m by 11m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH49NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | KINCARDINE |
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