MHG55326 - Farmstead, Eil
Summary
A farmstead labelled "Eile" on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map.
Type and Period (1)
- FARMSTEAD (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
David Alston has noted and photographed a substantial corn-drying kiln at approximately NH 825 174. <1>
The kiln is presumably associated with a farmstead depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map c.1874-5 as three roofed buildings, a rectangular enclosure and other features. According to the depiction on the modern OS Mastermap, parts of the buildings survive as unroofed structures. <2><3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG25529 Text/Correspondence: Alston, D. 10/2011. Email from David Alston regarding corn drying kiln at Eil. Yes. Digital.
- <2> SHG23755 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1873-6. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Inverness-shire. Digital.
- <3> SHG23361 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Mastermap. Digital. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 8254 1744 (88m by 88m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH81NW |
| Civil Parish | DUTHIL AND ROTHIEMURCHUS |
| Geographical Area | BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY |
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