MHG62277 - Possible farmstead - Cul Beg

Summary

The remains of a possible farmstead at Cul Beg were noted during a walkover survey by Headland Archaeology in 2013.

Type and Period (2)

  • FARMSTEAD? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
  • RIG AND FURROW? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The remains of a possible farmstead at Cul Beg were noted during a walkover survey by Headland Archaeology.

The site was noted in the assessment for the Environmental Statement for an extension to Fairburn Windfarm by Headland Archaeology in 2013. It was described as a ruined building and an area of possible rig and furrow situated on the western slopes of Cul Beg to the east of the development area. <1>

The ruined building and rig are not visible on any available vertical aerial photographs so the GIS spatial extent is indicative only [IS-L 10/06/2021].

Sources/Archives (1)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 4541 5102 (100m by 100m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH45SE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish URRAY

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Investigations/Events (1)

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