Monument record MHG55429 - Farmstead, Upper Coignashie

Summary

The remains of a farmstead.

Location

Grid reference NH 7215 1779 (point) (Approximate)
Map sheet NH71NW
Civil Parish MOY AND DALAROSSIE
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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Full Description

Remains of settlement with two roofed buildings and foundations of others, which show up clearly on aerial photographs.

One of the 5 'Coigs' . This area was known as Schephin until at least the 17th century, but later was referred to as the 5 Coigs (Fifths): Coignascalen, Coignafeuinternich, Coignavullin, Coignashie, Coignafearn (spellings vary). (I.F. Grant 1980, Along a Highland Road, p. 21). <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Collection/Project Archive: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2011. Digital site gazetteer and archive for ARCH Community Timeline Project: Strathdearn. Yes. Digital. Site 23.

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Record last edited

Dec 19 2011 11:56AM

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