MHG52576 - Mill lade, Brackla
Summary
The site of a mill lade depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map c.1871 running from Brackla House to the River Nairn.
Type and Period (1)
- LADE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Noted from the OS 1st edition 6" to the mile map is a mill lade that appears to run to Brackla Farm from the river. <1>
The Ordnance Survey map shows the continuation of this water course via the ponds at Brackla House down to the mills by the Cawdor Burn to the south west. It is not clear if there was a functional relationship. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG22326 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Fasham, P. 03/2005. Nairn to Clunas Replacement Water Main: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment and walk over survey Vol 2 (Revised Route). Jacobs Babtie Ltd. 10/03/2005. Digital. Site 18.
- <2> SHG23297 Verbal Communication: Tilbury, S. Comment by Sylvina Tilbury, HER Officer.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 86754 52434 (1414m by 1776m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH85SE |
| Civil Parish | CAWDOR |
| Geographical Area | NAIRN |
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