Monument record MHG54077 - Orchard, Newton, Avoch

Summary

An orchard is marked in this position on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map. The footings of the boundary walls are still visible.

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 7075 5559 (72m by 73m)
Map sheet NH75NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish AVOCH

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Full Description

An orchard is shown in this location on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map. Not marked as such but still visible on 2nd edition. <1><2>

Information from participants in the Black Isle Heritage Memories project. The footings are still visible and members of the group remember gathering ‘Greengages’ (soft fruits) here in the 1940s – 1950s. The site contains the footings of what may be a building. <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: McCullagh, C. 09/2010. Black Isle Heritage Memories: Remembering your Community Avoch, Culbokie and Tore. Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). Yes. Digital. A27.

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Record last edited

Nov 18 2010 11:47AM

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