Monument record MHG54052 - Mill lade, Avoch

Summary

A mill lade is marked on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey, running to the SE, joining to the two grain mills at Avoch.

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 6989 5523 (466m by 227m)
Map sheet NH65NE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish AVOCH

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Full Description

A mill lade is shown on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map running to the SE to two mills, also marked on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey. Continues to the SE of the mills. <1>

Information from a participant in the Black Isles Heritage Memories project; the line of the lade was visible in the 1950s. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-76. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
  • <2> Text/Report: McCullagh, C. 09/2010. Black Isle Heritage Memories: Remembering your Community Avoch, Culbokie and Tore. Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). Yes. Digital. A12.

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Record last edited

Nov 4 2010 2:52PM

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