MHG54072 - Site of Curling Pond, Avoch
Summary
Information from local residents suggests that the site of the curling pond in Avoch was near to where the community centre now stands. The burn which presumably supplied the pond has since been diverted.
Type and Period (1)
- CURLING POND (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Information from participant in Black Isle Heritage Memories Project. Original curling pond was situated below the railway bridge & road bridge. The burn changed course when new school built; pond now lost. <1>
The burn is shown on both the 1st and 2nd edition Ordnance Survey maps; no pond is shown. <2><3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG24970 Text/Report: McCullagh, C. 09/2010. Black Isle Heritage Memories: Remembering your Community Avoch, Culbokie and Tore. Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). Yes. Digital. A11.
- <2> SHG23422 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-76. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
- <3> SHG23423 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1904. Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 25 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | NH 6979 5519 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH65NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | AVOCH |
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