Monument record MHG55416 - Site of farmstead, west of Stitley

Summary

The site of a small ruined farmstead depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map.

Location

Grid reference Centred ND 1444 6814 (34m by 59m)
Map sheet ND16NW
Civil Parish THURSO
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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A small farmstead is depicted in this location on the 1st edition 25 inch Ordnance Survey map. A benchmark is indicated on the building's north-facing elevation with a height of 150.2 feet. A well is also depicted at the south-western corner of the farmstead holding. <1>

A photographic survey was requested in advance of demolition of the surviving ruin, in connection with planning application 07/00552/REMCA. Photographs were received in November 2011. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-3. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Caithness (surveyed 1870-72). Digital.
  • <2> Image/Photograph(s): Mackay, D. 11/2011. Photographs of ruin at Claredon, Murkle. Colour. Digital.

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Record last edited

Apr 5 2017 1:25PM

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