MHG61470 - Old Track and possible ford at Castle Leod - Strathpeffer
Summary
Old Track and possible ford, Castle Leod, Strathpeffer
Type and Period (2)
- FORD? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- TRACK (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 28. Old Track and possible ford (the line of the track is now used by the diverted Achterneed Burn). What appears to be a track from the settlement of Achterneed to the “Offices”south of Castle Leod is depicted on the 1762 map. On the FE OS map of 1872 the line is used by the Achterneed Burn which on the 1762 map runs down the side of the present road south of Achterneed. <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 28.
- <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 4875 5933 (112m by 113m) (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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