MHG63788 - Mill pond - Auchederson
Summary
A mill pond at Auchederson.
Type and Period (1)
- MILL POND (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A walkover survey was carried out by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2021 on behalf of Treeline Forestry Limited and Fairburn Estate in advance of proposed woodland creation schemes.
Site 100a: The mill pond is defined by a dam (Site 100b) at the southeast side and comprises a oval-shaped feature. At the southeast end, within the deepest area of water and adjacent to the dam, are the upstanding remains of a wooden frame supporting an iron mechanism associated with the operation of the sluice to control water flow to the mill lade.
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Location based on SEPA LiDAR data. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG29130 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Birch, S.. 2021. Fairburn Estate Woodland Creation Schemes, Muir of Ord, Highland: Archaeological Desk Based Assessment and Walkover Surveys. West Coast Archaeological Services. 22/09/2021. Digital. Site 100a.
- <2> SHG29248 Dataset/Geospatial Data: Atkins & BLOM. 2011-12. LiDAR for Scotland Phase 1 - DSM. Atkins & Blom. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 4675 5066 (33m by 34m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH45SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | URRAY |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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