MHG61462 - Possible coal or shale workings at Castle Leod - Strathpeffer

Summary

Coal or shale workings? Castle Leod, Strathpeffer

Type and Period (2)

QUARRY? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
COLLIERY? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)

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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 18. Workings. An area of disturbed ground with humps, hollows and shaley bedrock in places. This feature is probably excavations for coal and shale. <1>

Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location approximate. (T. Blackie 3/2/20)

Sources/Archives (1)

<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 Site 18. XY

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Grid reference	Centred NH 4844 5914 (20m by 20m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH45NE
Geographical Area	ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish	FODDERTY

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

DBA and walkover survey - Castle Leod, Strathpeffer, Ross-shire (EHG4162)

External Links (1)

https://canmore.org.uk/site/12469 (Link to HES Canmore record)

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