MHG55782 - Farmstead - Fastly, Farr, Sutherland
Summary
The remains of a post-medieval farmstead at Fastly, Farr, Sutherland. It was partly recorded during a walkover survey in 2007 prior to a proposed wind farm development.
Type and Period (1)
- FARMSTEAD (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A post-medieval farmstead comprising buildings and enclosures is shown on OS mapping from the 1st Edition onwards in Farr, Sutherland. It is labelled 'Fastly'. Now deserted and ruinous. The site has since been bisected by two access trackways. The remains are shown clearly on aerial photographs taken between 1999 and 2011. <1>
The remains were partly recorded during a walkover survey by Highland Archaeology Services in 2007 prior to a proposed wind farm development. The remains comprise several buildings surrounded by enclosures formed of stone walls. The survey recorded two buildings at the southeastern end of the site which are not shown on any historic OS maps. Several of the ruined buildings had concentrations of rubble at either end which indicated raised gables. The survey concluded that several parts of the farmstead may be affected by the development and would need to be investigated. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG25706 Personal communication: Scrivener-Lindley, I.. 2012. Fastly deserted farmsted, Farr, Sutherland. Highland Council.
- <2> SHG25702 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wood, J.. 2007. Bettyhill Wind Farm Environmental Statement: Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Baseline Survey. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. Digital. Features W40; W45; W46; W59; W60.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 73852 59794 (184m by 154m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC75NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | FARR |
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