MHG53684 - Site of Township of Aird
Summary
The modern settlement of Balnahaird is in the location of the township of Aird, shown on 18th century mapping, and known from documentary sources.
Type and Period (1)
- TOWNSHIP? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
At least dwellings are shown on Tennoch's plan of the estates of Cluny, made in 1771. A visitor to the HER reported that Tennoch's accompanying report and the various annexed estate rentals give some detail about the farming, tenants and rentals of the township.The grid reference given is NN 65060 95099. <1>, <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG22709 Text/Correspondence: Private individual. 2008-11. Feedback from website visitor. Yes. Digital. David Taylor, 03/08/2010.
- <2> SHG24878 Image/Map: Tennoch, W. 1771. 'Plan of the Annexed Estate of Clunie, lying in the Parishes of Laggan and Kingusie in the Lo of badenoch and County of Inverness'.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NN 6506 9509 (60m by 60m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NN69NE |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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