MHG61459 - Old wall at Castle Leod - Strathpeffer
Summary
Old wall, Castle Leod, Strathpeffer
Type and Period (1)
- WALL (Medieval to 18th Century - 1058 AD? to 1800 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A project of surveying and recording the archaeological sites within the grounds of Castle Leod was carried out by members of the North of Scotland Archaeological Society (NOSAS) in the winter of 2012-13.
Site 16. A substantial wall encircles the castle and immediate ground. Described in two sections which may or may not be contemporary with each other, only the east section appears on the 1762 map, although the west section may be marked on the Roy map of 1750. <1>
1st Edition OS 6" <2>
Note: GIS spatial data amended to location as seen on 'Policies of Castle Leod' plan p.9 (T. Blackie 3/2/20)
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG26320 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: North of Scotland Archaeological Society. 2013. Report of an archaeological survey of the Policies of Castle Leod, Strathpeffer, Ross-shire. North of Scotland Archaeological Society. Digital. p.14/17 Site 16.
- <2> SHG23411 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1881. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 4862 5942 (406m by 648m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH45NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | FODDERTY |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/12469 (Link to HES Canmore record)
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