MHG55861 - Former settlement of Mid Kerrowgair - Petty

Summary

The site of a small, probably post-medieval, dispersed settlement is shown on historic maps from at least the early C19 on the site of what is now Inverness Airport.

Type and Period (2)

  • SETTLEMENT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD?)
  • FARMSTEAD (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The site of a small, probably post-medieval, dispersed settlement is shown on historic maps from at least the early C19 on the site of what is now Inverness Airport. It was noted in a DBA in 2002 by SUAT for a new access road to Inverness Airport. <1>

The only building which survives from this settlement is the former Dalcross House at NGR 276400 852211 and now known as Kerrogair House. It is not known how much of the present building is original.

Sources/Archives (1)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 7630 5212 (266m by 378m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH75SE
Civil Parish PETTY
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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