MHG55895 - Farmstead - Sand, Gairloch

Summary

A group of ruined buildings and enclosures representing a possible pre-crofting farmstead was noted at Sand, Gairloch, during a walkover survey in 2008 prior to an OHL replacement scheme.

Type and Period (2)

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

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A group of ruined buildings and enclosures representing a possible pre-crofting farmstead was noted at Sand, Gairloch, during a walkover survey in 2008 by C Dagg prior to an OHL replacement scheme between Aultbea and Dundonnell. A new pole for the OHL was proposed to be sited in the centre of this group but not within any of the features. <1> For the crofting settlement see MHG21644.

A walk over survey of the Sand area was undertaken by Macinnes. A, in 2012.

Site 27. Footings of building with two compartments and attached enclosure. <2>

NGR adjusted based on 2009 aerial photographs. <3>

2nd Edition OS 6" <4>

Sources/Archives (4)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 9037 9109 (21m by 25m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NG99SW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish GAIRLOCH

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Related Investigations/Events (2)

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