MHG61469 - Boundary wall at Castle Leod - Strathpeffer
Summary
Boundary wall, Castle Leod, Strathpeffer
Type and Period (1)
- BOUNDARY WALL (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 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 27. Boundary Wall. 1 km to the west of the castle, on steep ground and on FC land, this is a substantial stone wall in reasonable order. It is marked on 1st edition OS map of 1872 and on the 1762 map it forms the march of the Mains of Castle Leod. <1>
1st Edition OS 6" <2>
Ordnance Survey Mastermap <3>
Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location approximate. (T. Blackie 5/2/20)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <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.18 Site 27.
- <2> SHG23411 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1881. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
- <3> SHG23361 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Mastermap. Digital. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 4799 5933 (421m by 945m) (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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