MHG61478 - Site of pond, Castle Leod - Strathpeffer
Summary
Site of the “drowning pond, Castle Leod, Strathpeffer
Type and Period (1)
- DUCKING POND? (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 32. Site of the “drowning pond”. This feature is marked on the First Edition OS survey as a pond but it is now filled in, levelled and used as a football pitch. The feature is also annotated as “pond”on the 1828 plan. <1>
1st Edition OS 6" <2>
Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location approximate. (T. Blackie 7/2/20)
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.18 Site 32. XY
- <2> SHG23411 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1881. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 4858 5925 (20m by 20m) (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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