MHG61892 - Farmstead - Loch Calder
Summary
A ruined farmstead beside Loch Calder, Caithness.
Type and Period (3)
- BUILDING (18th Century to 19th Century - 1750 AD? to 1850 AD?)
- FARMSTEAD (18th Century to 19th Century - 1750 AD? to 1850 AD?)
- ENCLOSURE (18th Century to 19th Century - 1750 AD? to 1850 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A ruined farmstead beside Loch Calder, Caithness.
Buildings identified in LiDAR data gathered by AOC Archaeology in 2011 as part of the mitigation for the visual impact on the archaeological landscape associated with the proposed Baillie Hill windfarm, Caithness. Rectangular longhouse structure with three visible compartments, 38m in length. Remains of a similar stucture 12m to south. <1>
These buildings are shown on the OS 1st Edition 25" map and are labelled 'Lochside'. The long building also has a small enclosure on its north side at its west end, shown planted with trees along its edges [IS-L 01/07/2020].
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 0749 6141 (52m by 39m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND06SE |
| Civil Parish | HALKIRK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- http://bronzeagecaithness.aocarchaeology.com/lidar/ (View LiDAR data online)
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