Monument record MHG31636 - Knockclor, Migdale Moor

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Grid reference Centred NH 7069 9073 (120m by 147m)
Map sheet NH79SW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Old County SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish CREICH

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Shown on 1st edition as 4 buildings, W of rectangular enclosure. Open patches of land in rough woodland. Named. <1>

At least two, possibly three chambered stone buildings bonded with clay mortar were recorded at this location during walkover survey (AM6). Other features related to the farmstead were recorded, including an enclosure (AM7) and field boundaries (AM8 - AM10) comprising the Knocklor farmstead shown on the 1st edition OS 6” map. Much collapsed. A number of boundary dykes were also recorded (AM11 and AM12). <2>

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  • <1> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1878. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Sutherland. Digital.
  • <2> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Higgins, P. 08/2010. Acharry Report: Archaeological Walkover Survey Report. Archaeology North Ltd. Digital. AM6-12.

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Record last edited

Nov 22 2010 12:02PM

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