Monument record MHG54106 - Parkton Mains Steading

Summary

A farm square and steading, shown on 1st edition Ordnance Survey mapping.

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 5940 5064 (94m by 108m)
Map sheet NH55SE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Steading, around courtyard, with well and sluice to N, shown on 1st edition Ordnance Survey map. <1>

Information from a participant in the Black Isles Heritage Memories project. Furnished at one time with ornate cast-iron pillars. The sluice & remnants of other mill machinery & mill dam are still extant. <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. T48.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Nov 19 2010 2:49PM

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