MHG55416 - Site of farmstead, west of Stitley

Summary

The site of a small ruined farmstead depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map.

Type and Period (1)

  • FARMSTEAD (Built, 18th Century to 19th Century - 1750 AD? to 1872 AD)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A small farmstead is depicted in this location on the 1st edition 25 inch Ordnance Survey map. A benchmark is indicated on the building's north-facing elevation with a height of 150.2 feet. A well is also depicted at the south-western corner of the farmstead holding. <1>

A photographic survey was requested in advance of demolition of the surviving ruin, in connection with planning application 07/00552/REMCA. Photographs were received in November 2011. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred ND 1444 6814 (34m by 59m) (2 map features)
Map sheet ND16NW
Civil Parish THURSO
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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