Monument record MHG6467 - Score Township, Osmigarry
Summary
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 3959 7220 (100m by 100m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG37SE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Old County | INVERNESS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | KILMUIR |
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Full Description
NG37SE 7 396 722.
(NG 396 722) The township of Score was cleared of two families, together with the town of Osmigarry and both were added to Duntulm (A Mackenzie 1883).
Near total depopulation by 1875 (one building only shown roofed in each locality) (OS 6"map, Inverness, Island of Skye, 1st ed., {1875}) deserted by 1904 (OS 6"map, 2nd ed.)
A Mackenzie 1883.
The depopulated township of Score occupies an extensive shelf along the sea-shore, below high cliffs. It comprises some 20 ruined houses and enclosures. On the top of the cliffs to the SW of Score, a small group of 6 ruined houses and enclosures it all that remains of Osmigarry.
Visited by OS (C F W) 27 April 1961.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG2463 Text/Publication/Volume: Mackenzie, A. 1883. The Isle of Skye. xxxv.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
