MHG61007 - Old Smithy - Croft 2, Laide
Summary
Old Smithy, Croft 2 at Laide
Type and Period (2)
- BLACKSMITHS WORKSHOP (Built, 19th Century - 1801 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- HOUSE (Built, 19th Century - 1801 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A survey of the Laide settlement area was undertaken by Macinnes, A. and Macintyre, J. in 2011.
Croft 2. Most of this croft it has undergone considerable development with new housing. It is possible that at an earlier date croft 2 may have comprised a greater area. It was not uncommon for croftland to be split to even out the share of better arable land.
Site 1. Old Smithy. This has been modernized and extended, and is now a guesthouse, but the building is shown on both the 1st and 2nd OS maps as the Smithy. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 1999-2001 aerial photographs <2>
1st Edition OS 6" <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG28312 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: MacInnes, A.. 2018. Crofts 2, 16, 26, 3, 5, Laide. Anne MacInnes. Digital. p.1-14 Site 1.
- <2> SHG27491 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 1999-2001. Get Mapping colour vertical aerial photography 1999-2001 (The Millennium Map). XY
- <3> SHG23411 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1881. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 8967 9123 (19m by 18m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG89SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | GAIRLOCH |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/105051 (Link to HES Canmore record)
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