Monument record MHG21964 - Fannyfield

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Grid reference Centred NH 5522 6575 (75m by 78m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NH56NE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Old County ROSS-SHIRE
Civil Parish KILTEARN

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Not listed by Alston (1999) or Beaton (1992) or Gifford (1992). Does not appear on Thomson’s map of 1832. Recorded in the Ordnance Survey Name Book (Bk1, page 41) as ‘A Farm house with offices & c attached situate about the centre of Clare and close to the road leading from Evanton to Clare. The property of W Munro Swordale.’
Marked on 2nd edition OS of 1906 (sheet 76.3) to comprise of 3 compartments with building to rear and E all roofed.
Walkover reveals 1½ storey building, harled, slate roof, of yellow sandstone of 3 compartments and 2nd building to rear with 3rd (former house ? To E) all occupied and in good repair. Area of former woodland on W side of house. <1>-<3>

Appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey as one long building range with possible horsegang to N, and additional detatched rectangular building to E. <4>

Sources/Archives (5)

  • --- Text/Publication/Leaflet: Fannyfield House. 1992. Fannyfield House, by Evanton, Ross-shire: sale particulars.
  • <1> Text/Publication/Volume: Name Book (County). Object Name Books of the Ordnance Survey. Book no.1, 41.
  • <2> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1904. Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 25 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
  • <3> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Farrell, S. 08/2010. Report of Archaeological Desktop & Walkover Survey, Fannyfield Farm, Evanton, Highland. Unaffiliated. Digital. Site 1.
  • <4> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-76. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.

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Record last edited

Nov 10 2010 11:51AM

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