Monument record MHG40323 - Strathseasgaich

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Location

Grid reference Centred NC 3063 1057 (30m by 30m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NC31SW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Old County ROSS-SHIRE
Civil Parish KINCARDINE

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Strathseasgaich crofting settlement, shown on Roy's map (W Roy 1747) and now consisting of the remains of several buildings in varying degrees of preservation with a field wall and run-rig associated.
W Roy 1747-55; J M Howell 1976 (see archive)

Strathseasgaich (name verified) comprises the ruins of a post-Clearance shepherd's house, the footings of two buildings which appear to be earlier, and a corn-drying kiln. The surrounding park is partly destroyed by deep ploughing and afforestation.
Visited by OS (N K B) 17 June 1980.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mercer, R. J. & Howell, J.M.. 1980. Archaeological field survey in northern Scotland, 1976-1979. University of Edinburgh. 30/01/1980. Paper and Digital. 155, LOU 34.
  • --- Text/Publication/Volume: Roy, W. 1747-55. Military Survey of Scotland. Sheet No. 34/2.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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