MHG54066 - Milton Lodge Stables (Wester Swardale)
Summary
A farmstead has existed at this location since at least the 1st edition Ordnance Survey. Windpump and kennels added by time of 2nd edition.
Type and Period (3)
- FARMSTEAD (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- KENNELS (20th Century - 1901 AD to 2000 AD)
- WIND PUMP (20th Century - 1901 AD to 2000 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Marked on 1st edition OS as 2 L-shaped roofed buildings and named Wester Swordale; 2nd edition OS (1;2500) of 1906 (sheet 64.16) with kennels and windpump and named Milton. Marked on latest OS as stables of only one L-shaped building. Recorded in the Ordnance Survey Name Book as ‘Applies to a farm house with steading attached situate about 1 mile east of Swordale House. It is the property of W Matheson Newton.’ <1>-<3>
Walkover reveals farm converted into house, and heavily modernised.<4>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SHG23422 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-76. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
- <2> SHG23423 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1904. Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 25 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
- <3> SHG3339 Text/Publication/Volume: Name Book (County). Object Name Books of the Ordnance Survey. Book no.1, 40.
- <4> SHG24997 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Farrell, S. 08/2010. Report of Archaeological Desktop & Walkover Survey, Fannyfield Farm, Evanton, Highland. Unaffiliated. Digital. Site 6.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5610 6561 (86m by 71m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH56NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
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