MHG52859 - Site of curling pond, Cow Hill
Summary
The site of a curling pond and bank marked on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map c.1871.
Type and Period (2)
- CURLING POND (Constructed, 19th Century - 1801 AD? to 1871 AD)
- BANK (EARTHWORK) (Constructed, 19th Century - 1801 AD? to 1871 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A curling pond and associated bank were noted on the 1873 6 inch 1st edition Ordnance Survey map during a desk-based assessment in 2008. It is no longer visible. <1>
The pond seems to have disappeared by 1938. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG24193 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Shaw, C and Mckee, K. 03/2009. Glencoe WTW: Archaeological and Built Heritage Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey. Jacobs Engineering UK Ltd. 26/03/2009. Digital. Sites 3 and 4.
- <2> SHG24467 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1938. Ordnance Survey 4th edition 6 inch map: Inverness-shire. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NN 11015 74006 (53m by 40m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NN17SW |
| Civil Parish | KILMALLIE |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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