MHG54077 - Orchard, Newton, Avoch
Summary
An orchard is marked in this position on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map. The footings of the boundary walls are still visible.
Type and Period (1)
- ORCHARD (19th Century to 20th Century - 1801 AD to 2000 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An orchard is shown in this location on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map. Not marked as such but still visible on 2nd edition. <1><2>
Information from participants in the Black Isle Heritage Memories project. The footings are still visible and members of the group remember gathering ‘Greengages’ (soft fruits) here in the 1940s – 1950s. The site contains the footings of what may be a building. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <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> 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. A27.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7075 5559 (72m by 73m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH75NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | AVOCH |
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