Monument record MHG3526 - Essich
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6480 3949 (20m by 20m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH63NW |
| Old County | INVERNESS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | INVERNESS AND BONA |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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NH63NW 1 648 395.
(Area NH 648 395) Essich: The remains of a strong building may be seen under "grass-green mounds overlooking the burn" (Essich Burn) There are no confirmed records before circa 1543 from which date Essich is definitely recorded. In the 16th and 17th centuries it is traditionally reported as the meeting place of the local chiefs.
ISSFC 1915.
Enquiries of Essich, and consultation with the owner of the property failed to establish the site of this building.
Visited by OS (J L D) 21 March 1962.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG1649 Text/Publication/Article: ISSFC. 1915. 'The Drumashie Lochs', Trans Inverness Sci Soc Fld Club Vol. 7 1906-12, p.259-66. Trans Inverness Sci Soc Fld Club. 259-66. 259-66.
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
