MHG52886 - Field clearance cairns and ruined crofthouse, Mellon Charles

Summary

A number of substantial field clearance piles located throughout the field. To the NE is one of the original 1840s crofthouses.

Type and Period (2)

  • CLEARANCE CAIRN (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
  • CROFTHOUSE (Built, 19th Century - 1841 AD to 1850 AD)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A number of substantial, well-contructed field clearance piles are located throughout this field. To the north east of this groupis a substantial standing building, partially roofed which is one of the original 1840s croft houses with outbuildings. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 84865 91457 (122m by 158m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NG89SW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish GAIRLOCH

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