Monument record MHG53733 - Golf green, Eadar A' Chalda

Summary

An isolated golf green is the only surviving feature of a nine-hole course laid out around Eadar a’Chalda, Ardvreck Castle and Calda House at the turn of the 20th Century by Eric Chaplin, then owner of Loch Assynt Lodge.

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Grid reference Centred NC 2445 2361 (21m by 20m)
Map sheet NC22SW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish ASSYNT
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS

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A a level rectangle of grass aligned NW – SE and bounded to the NE by a partly excavated rock face was recorded during survey by Historic Assynt. The other sides are revetted, most noticeably towards the S corner. It is a golf green – the only surviving feature of a nine-hole course laid out around Eadar a’Chalda, Ardvreck Castle and Calda House at the turn of the 20th century by Eric Chaplin, then owner of Loch Assynt Lodge.

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Sleight, G. 2010. Eadar A' Chalda: report, plans and photographs. Historic Assynt. 01/09/2010. Digital. Site N.

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Record last edited

Sep 9 2010 11:22AM

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