Monument record MHG45873 - Site of former settlement of Ribhuachan, Lochcarron

Summary

A dry stone walled enclosure which was built from the stones of houses from the old settlement of Ribhuachan.

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 92463 43021 (375m by 415m) (Mastermap)
Map sheet NG94SW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish LOCHCARRON

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

"RUBOACHANE” appears in early charters of 1546 or 8. It would have contained about five families and was probably cleared between 1793 and 1806. The existing large dry stone walled livestock enclosure was built in part from the stone of the houses of the settlement in the second quarter of the 19th century by Finlay Murchison ( Fionnladh gobha -“Finlay the smith”). Information and photos of this settlement site were submitted by local researcher Paul Swan. The remnants of houses and storage structures are still visible. <1>-<4>

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Image/Drawing: Swan, P. 2008. Annotated maps of Lochcarron area. Yes.
  • <2> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-76. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
  • <3> Text/Correspondence: Swan, P. 2008-9. Correspondence from Paul Swan regarding several sites in the Lochcarron area. Yes. Digital.
  • <4> Text/Manuscript: Swan, P. 2009. Clearance settlement - Ribhuachan. Yes. Digital.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Mar 11 2009 11:06AM

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