MHG8328 - Kirkan
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- FARMSTEAD (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Situated on a gentle NE-facing slope some 500m S of the Ullapool road bridge over Feith Bhaite are remains of a deserted farmstead set within a substantial enclosure wall. The farmstead comprises 3 buildings, all aligned E-W, largest of which measures 18m x 5m with two separate compartments. One cruck slot is visible in S wall of smaller W compartment. Both compartments have a single entrance in S wall. Two smaller buildings, 3.5m x 3m and 6m x 4m are found immediately to S together with a yard. The larger of two has revetting on its S downslope wall. This has prevented wall collapse. Clearance cairns and traces of rig are visible and there is a possible enclosure on a rise at N end of site. A track is visible running NW from buildings towards a sheep stell at NH 363 699, passing near an area of improved ground. There are stone footings of a three-sided enclosure at NH 3663 6970. <1>
The farmstead was visited by members of NoSAS in 2014 and subject to a measured survey. Two additional buildings were noted to the west, one of which was circular. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG1005 Text/Publication/Article: Jack and Kilpatrick, C and A K. 1992. 'Kirkan (Contin parish): deserted farmstead, rigs, clearance cairns, enclosures, track', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1992, p.45. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 45. 45.
- <2> SHG24497 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Blackburn, E. & Marshall, M.. 2014. Kirkan Enclosure and Farmstead. North of Scotland Archaeological Society. . Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 3686 6969 (286m by 268m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH36NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | CONTIN |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/77987 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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