MHG52879 - Enclosure, north of Cnoc Feadaige, Mellon Charles
Summary
A sub-rectangular enclosure that probably dates from post-1840.
Type and Period (1)
- ENCLOSURE (19th Century to 20th Century - 1840 AD? to 1966 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A sub-rectangular enclosure of turf and rubble walling as recorded on the 1st edition OS map. This is in the corner of a croft field and is likely to date to post-1840. <1>
This feature cannot be located in this position on the 1st edition map. An enclosure containing a house appears at this grid reference for the first time on the 5th edition OS map dated 1966. It is presumed that this is the feature referred to above. <2><3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG24011 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C. 11/2008. Archaeological walk-over survey: Mellon Charles Water Main Renewal Phase 2. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. 01/12/2008. Digital. Site 4.
- <2> SHG23422 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-76. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
- <3> SHG23419 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1964-73. Ordnance Survey 25 inch map: Epoch 5a. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 84408 91896 (27m by 34m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG89SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | GAIRLOCH |
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