MHG7381 - Strathseasgaich
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- TOWNSHIP (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Strathseasgaich crofting settlement, shown on Roy's map (W Roy 1747) and now consisting of the remains of several buildings in varying degrees of preservation with a field wall and run-rig associated.
W Roy 1747-55; J M Howell 1976 (see archive)
Strathseasgaich (name verified) comprises the ruins of a post-Clearance shepherd's house, the footings of two buildings which appear to be earlier, and a corn-drying kiln. The surrounding park is partly destroyed by deep ploughing and afforestation.
Visited by OS (N K B) 17 June 1980.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG2510 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mercer, R. J. & Howell, J.M.. 1980. Archaeological field survey in northern Scotland, 1976-1979. University of Edinburgh. 30/01/1980. Paper and Digital. 155, LOU 34.
- --- SHG2745 Text/Publication/Volume: Roy, W. 1747-55. Military Survey of Scotland. Sheet No. 34/2.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 3064 1057 (100m by 100m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC31SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | KINCARDINE |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/4751 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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