Monument record MHG51362 - Township, Achlyness
Summary
A township depicted on Roy's military map (1747-55), now mostly ruined.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 24927 52637 (562m by 858m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC25SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | EDDRACHILLIS |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
This township comprises fourteen roofed and four unroofed buildings as depicted on the 1st edition of the OS six-inch map (Sutherland 1878, sheet xxii). The site comprises twelve roofed and thirteen unroofed buildings as shown on the current edition of the OS 1:10,560 map (1962).
Information from RCAHMS (SAH) 11 August 1995.
The township is noted on Roy's military map (1747-55) as a small township composed of five roofed structures surrounded by an area of cultivation. During a walkover survey in October 2008 it was noted that this township is mostly composed of ruined structures intermixed with several occupied early 20th-century single storey cottages in fair condition. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG23986 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Shaw, C. 11/2008. Rhiconich and Sheilgra Water Main Renewal: Archaeological and Built Heritage Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey. Jacobs UK. 13/11/2008. Digital. Site 1.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 14 2008 8:33AM
