Monument record MHG32555 - Curling pond, Gerrachoille Wood, Ardgay

Summary

A late 19th or early 20th-century curling pond, now a wildlife pond within community woodland.

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 6002 8995 (46m by 65m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NH68NW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Old County ROSS-SHIRE
Civil Parish KINCARDINE

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Curling pond within the wood, on dammed stream. Not marked on 1st ed, but in place by 2nd edition. Within community woodland, so the scrub has recently been cut back by local children to reveal shape. According to G Ross therer is about of foot of silt etc on the base, overlying the original clay liner. <1>

Originally created as a curling pond within the Gearrchoille wood, using water from the Alltan na Beiste Burn, which bisects the woodland. The pond now lies within community owned woodland. In September 2010, to meet local aspirations, part of the original curling pond area was re-profiled to enhance wildlife habitat and a pond dipping platform was installed for educational purposes. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Verbal Communication: White, H. Comment by Hilary White, HC Archaeologist. 11/2003.
  • <2> Image/Photograph(s): Gearrchoille Community Wood Ardgay. 03/2011. Information and photographs re site of former curling pond, Gearrchoille Community Wood, Ardgay. Colour. Yes. Digital.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 12 2011 1:49PM

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