MHG62215 - Lime kiln - Chisholm Land, Breakachy Burn, Urchany
Summary
Ruined lime kiln, Chisholm Land, Breakachy Burn, Urchany
Type and Period (1)
- LIME KILN (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The North of Scotland Archaeological Society (NoSAS) undertook an archaeological survey of Urchany in 2015.
Site K203; Lime kiln. On Chisholm Land is a large spread of lichen-covered stones on the side of a slope to the east. This is above the small burn that separates the bracken-covered slopes from the improved pasture on the low hill to the east. In the centre of the spread of stones is a pit, whose walls consist of courses of laid stones. These are particularly prominent on the eastern aspect, ie facing down the hill. A setting of large stones forms the top of the southern rim of the bowl, which at its maximum is 1m deep. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2009 aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG28596 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Spencer-Jones, R.. 2020. A NoSAS Survey of the Lands of Urchany: A Multi-period Settlement on the Braes West of Beauly: 6th-10th April 2015. North of Scotland Archaeological Society. Digital. p.99,112,113 Site K203, figures 308,360-365. XY
- <2> SHG27382 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2009. Getmapping aerial photography 2009.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 4417 4461 (3m by 3m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH44SW |
| Civil Parish | KILMORACK |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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