Monument record MHG56864 - Enclosure - Kirkan deserted farmstead, Contin
Summary
A small, roughly rectangular, enclosure of unknown function to the northwest of the ruins of the deserted farmstead of Kirkan, Contin.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 3674 6986 (32m by 31m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH36NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
| Civil Parish | CONTIN |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A small, roughly rectangular, enclosure of unknown function to the northwest of the ruins of the deserted farmstead of Kirkan, Contin. It is shown on the OS 1st Edition map, and on modern vertical APs it appears to sit astride a small burn..
The enclosure was noted by members of NoSAS during a measured survey of the ruined farmstead buildings in 2014. It was seen to be of turf construction and measured c. 20m x 25m. <1>
<1> Blackburn, E. & Marshall, M., 2014, Kirkan Enclosure and Farmstead, Enclosure (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG24497.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG24497 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Blackburn, E. & Marshall, M.. 2014. Kirkan Enclosure and Farmstead. North of Scotland Archaeological Society. . Digital. Enclosure.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 9 2014 4:53PM
