Monument record MHG54069 - U-shaped farm building, Fortrose

Summary

The former farm, now a greenkeeper's workshop for the Golf Course. It forms a characteristic U-shape from the Ordnance Survey 2nd edition onwards.

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Grid reference Centred NH 7389 5663 (27m by 29m)
Map sheet NH75NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish AVOCH

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A simple linear building on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map was extended by the time of the 2nd edition OS map. <1><2>

U-shaped farm building now converted into green-keeper’s workshop for adjacent golf course. Of rubble sandstone with new corrugated roof. 3 blocked up doorways and entrance to loft.<3>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-76. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
  • <2> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1904. Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 25 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
  • <3> Text/Report: Farrell, S. Report of Archaeological Desktop and Walkover Survey: Fortrose Water Mains Renewal Project. Unaffiliated. . . Site 8.

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Record last edited

Nov 11 2010 3:53PM

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