Monument record MHG24089 - Pillar, Bighouse, Melvich

Summary

Early 20th century, or earlier, stone pillar, probably demarcating the gateway to Bighouse Farm.

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Grid reference Centred NC 8969 6437 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NC86SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Old County SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish FARR

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NC 86SE 896 644

Location refined from that above to present location. 'Pillars' first anotated on 2nd edition 6" OS map c.1908-9. The use of the plural would suggest that there was once a pair, but now only one remains. Presumably the pillars marked the gateway to Bighouse Farm. The pillar is cylindrical with a conical top; constructed of mortar-bonded rubble. <1>

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  • <1> Verbal Communication: Puls, A. Comment by Andrew Puls, HC Archaeologist.

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Record last edited

Jun 14 2013 1:09PM

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