Monument record MHG51502 - Building footings at 24 Mellon Charles

Summary

A small rectangular building located immediately inside the croft boundary bank, possibly corresponding to a building depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map c.1875.

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 85198 91502 (4m by 4m) (Approximate)
Map sheet NG89SE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Old County ROSS-SHIRE
Civil Parish GAIRLOCH

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Full Description

A walkover survey in October 2007 identified the rubble footings of a small rectangular building, aligned ENE-WSW are located immediately inside the croft boundary dyke. This appears to correspond with a building depicted on the 25 inch 1st edition Ordnance Survey map c.1875. <1><2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C and Wood, J. 11/2007. Desk-Based Assessment and Walk-over survey: Aultbea to Mellon Charles Water Main Renewal. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. 20/11/2007. Digital. Site 16.
  • <2> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-76. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.

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Record last edited

Dec 17 2008 1:37PM

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