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) |
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Map sheet | NH95NW |
Civil Parish | AULDEARN |
Geographical Area | NAIRN |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
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> SHG25449 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> SHG24233 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1905. Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 25 inch map: Nairn-shire. Digital.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 9 2011 10:39AM