MHG60700 - Barn, enclosure and midden - 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 (3)
- BARN (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- ENCLOSURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- MIDDEN (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 29. Barn with attached enclosure and byre drain leading to midden. <2>
NGR adjusted based on 2009 aerial photographs. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG9394 Text/Report/Environmental Statement: Dagg, C. & Ash Design & Assessment. 2008. Aultbea to Dundonnell 33kV Overhead Distribution Line Upgrade: Environmental Statement: Vol 1: Written Statement: Chapter 6 Cultural Heritage. ASH Design and Assessment. . Digital. p.87 Site 4.
- <2> SHG28223 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: MacInnes, A.. 2013. Ruins of Sand Passage. Anne MacInnes. Digital. p.12 Site 29.
- <3> SHG27382 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2009. Getmapping aerial photography 2009. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 9036 9111 (29m by 27m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG99SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | GAIRLOCH |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (2)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/105111 (Link to HES Canmore record)
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