MHG62413 - Building - Lamington Forestry block, East Lamington, Tain
Summary
Ruined building in Lamington Forestry block, Tain
Type and Period (1)
- BUILDING (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
In June 2015, a walkover survey was undertaken in Lamington Forestry block, Tain by Anne Coombs on behalf of the Forestry Commission Scotland to identify and demarcate archaeological sites in advance of clear fell operations.
Site 1; Building (a) c.16m NNE-SSW by c.5m externally with walls c.1m wide and up to c.0.75m high set into the slope on the west side and grass covered to a great extent, with a little visible stone. There are 2 large trees on the north end of the building and 1 on the southeast corner. The structure was taped and marked by gps and photographed. <1>
1st Edition OS 6" <2>
Ordnance Survey Mastermap <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG28823 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Coombs, A.. 2021. Pre-thinning Walkover Survey: Lamington June 2015. Anne Coombs. 29/10/2021. Digital. XY
- <2> SHG23446 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1878. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Sutherland. Digital.
- <3> SHG23361 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Mastermap. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7559 7912 (6m by 21m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH77NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | TAIN |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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