MHG54078 - School, with orchard to rear, Avoch
Summary
School depicted, with garden to rear, on 1st edition Ordnance Survey mapping.
Type and Period (2)
- SCHOOL (19th Century - 1801 AD to 1900 AD)
- ORCHARD (19th Century - 1801 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
School, with garden planted with apple trees to the rear is marked on 1st edition Ordnance Survey mapping. <1>
Information from a participant in the Black Isle Heritage Memories project. The school was the first remembered school in Avoch, built c.1820/1830. Part of the garden wall remains.<2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG23422 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-76. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
- <2> 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. A30 & A31.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7034 5517 (25m by 68m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH75NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | AVOCH |
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