MHG56864 - Enclosure - Kirkan deserted farmstead, Contin
Summary
A small, roughly rectangular, enclosure of unknown function to the northwest of the ruins of the deserted farmstead of Kirkan, Contin.
Type and Period (1)
- ENCLOSURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A small, roughly rectangular, enclosure of unknown function to the northwest of the ruins of the deserted farmstead of Kirkan, Contin. It is shown on the OS 1st Edition map, and on modern vertical APs it appears to sit astride a small burn..
The enclosure was noted by members of NoSAS during a measured survey of the ruined farmstead buildings in 2014. It was seen to be of turf construction and measured c. 20m x 25m. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 3674 6986 (32m by 31m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH36NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | CONTIN |
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