MHG63264 - Buildings - Tom a' Chù-thair, Sguman

Summary

Small buildings at Tom a' Chù-thair, Sguman. Possibly part of a lost township.

Type and Period (1)

  • BUILDING (17th Century to 19th Century - 1601 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Small building(s) at Tom a' Chù-thair, Sguman. With those to the north (see MHG63263 They are possibly part of a lost township. The remains are visible on vertical aerial photographs. On those taken in 1999-2001 the building(s) appears rectangular and are either two buildings with connecting walls or a single building with three rooms. Overall the remains measure c.10m x 6.5m. On 2023 vertical aerial photographs the southwestern end of the remains appears to have either been damaged or buried by works to the adjacent track to the south. There are no buildings shown in this location on historic OS mapping. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 5308 1135 (16m by 15m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH51SW
Civil Parish BOLESKINE AND ABERTARFF
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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