Monument record MHG52551 - Ruined cottar house (T), Clashmore

Summary

The ruins of a cottar house, later incorporated into a sheep fank.

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 02887 31761 (32m by 31m) (Approximate)
Map sheet NC03SW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish ASSYNT

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Full Description

The site of a ruined cottar house was recorded by Historic Assynt as part of a wider survey of Clashmore township. The remains of a cruck beam are visible within the surviving wall structure. A second house or outbuilding lies to the south. The main house has been incorporated within a rectangular sheep fank. <1>

The buildings are first depicted on the 2nd edition Ordnance Survey map c.1906. <2> They are shown to be ruined on the 6 inch Ordnance Survey map c.1971. <3>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Sleight, G. 2009. Clashmore, Assynt: report, plans and photographs. Historic Assynt. 18/02/2009. Digital. Site T.
  • <2> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1906. Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 6 inch map: Sutherland. Digital.
  • <3> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1971-1980. Ordnance Survey 6 inch map: Epoch 5c. Digital.

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Record last edited

Apr 16 2009 12:44PM

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