Monument record MHG25414 - Farmstead - Torran Buidhe, Dochfour
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5664 3921 (153m by 111m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH53NE |
| Old County | INVERNESS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | INVERNESS AND BONA |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A farmstead comprising one partially roofed, two roofed buildings and an enlosure is depicted on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map (Inverness-shire 1875, sheet xix). Six unroofed buildings are shown on the current edition of the OS 1:10000 map (1976).
Information from RCAHMS (SAH) 10 June 1996
This site is described in detail in the report on a walkover survey carried out in October 1999 by Wordsworth Archaeology Services in advance of a proposed Woodland Grant Scheme. It is described as a substantial settlement with three buildings shown roofed on the 1st edition OS map, surrounded by improved grassland. In 1999 the visible remains comprised a rectangular longhouse and four other buildings/structures. There were also two cairns, one fairly substantial, the footings of a dyke and a post and rail sheepfank. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG21236 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wordsworth, J. 10/1999. A Proposed Woodland Grant Scheme at Ladycairn, Dochfour: An Archaeological Survey. Wordsworth Archaeological Services. 31/10/1999. Digital (scanned as PDF). Sites 5.1 to 5.7.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 22 2013 11:11AM
