Monument record MHG52500 - Site of smithy, Mardon House, Nairn

Summary

The site of a smithy depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map c.1869.

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 84932 54546 (28m by 16m) (Approximate)
Map sheet NH85SW
Civil Parish NAIRN
Geographical Area NAIRN

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A smithy is depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map c.1869. It was demolished before the 1960s but metal objects including horse shoes are often still found in the locality. <1>

Possible areas of burning and ashy/charcoal deposits were uncovered during topsoil stripping on land to the south. These may be associated with this site. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Robinson, H. 02/2009. Archaeological watching brief at new house development on land to south of Mardon House, Nairn. Highland Heritage. 18/02/2009. Digital.
  • <2> Verbal Communication: Tilbury, S. Comment by Sylvina Tilbury, HER Officer.

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Record last edited

Mar 13 2009 2:01PM

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