Site Event/Activity record EHG112 - Environmental sampling - Johann Cottage, Fort Augustus
Location
| Location | Fort Augustus |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NH 3807 0943 (36m by 32m) |
| Map sheet | NH30NE |
| Operational Area | INVERNESS NAIRN BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY |
| Civil Parish | BOLESKINE AND ABERTARFF |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Headland Archaeology Ltd
Date
30/01/97
Description
The house known as Johann Cottage is reputed to have its origins in the mid 18th century. It is situated just to the east of the north end of the Bridge of Oich, Fort Augustus. Until recently the building was covered with corrugated iron roofing and it was only during renovation that it was recognised that areas of well-preserved thatch survived. The Highland Vernacular Buildings Trust were given a short time to record and sample areas of interest within the building. As part of this work a complete section of part of the roof including the cabers and all the overlying thatch was taken and other samples made available for detailed investigation. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG21075 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Holden T. 1997. Detailed analysis of a heather thatch, daub and mortar samples from Johann Cottage, Fort Augustus. Headland Archaeology Ltd. 30/01/1997. Digital (scanned as PDF).
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MHG34852 Johan Cottage, Fort Augustus (Building)
Record last edited
Jul 4 2016 12:49PM