Monument record MHG55084 - Site of Curling Pond, Boghead Farm near Auldearn

Summary

Curling ponds depicted on the 2nd edition Ordnance Survey map which were backfilled in the 1950s.

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 92356 56977 (102m by 42m) (Approximate)
Map sheet NH95NW
Civil Parish AULDEARN
Geographical Area NAIRN

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Curling pond was drained and backfilled in the early 1950s, and then the wood was cleared for agricultural use.
Information from Donnie Mackenzie <1>

The 2nd edition Ordnance Survey map c.1905 depicts two curling ponds at this location. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Collection/Project Archive: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 08/2011. Digital site gazetteer and archive for ARCH Community Timeline Project: Auldearn. Yes. Site 33.
  • <2> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1905. Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 25 inch map: Nairn-shire. Digital.

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Record last edited

Sep 9 2011 10:39AM

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