MHG65609 - Barn - Naust
Summary
The substantial ruin of a 19th century barn.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A crofting township comprising twenty-six roofed, one partially roofed, nine unroofed buildings, five enclosures and some field walls is depicted on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map (Ross-shire 1881, sheet xxxii). Eighteen roofed buildings, one of which is circular and labelled as a tank, one partially roofed building, twenty unroofed buildings, three enclosures and some field walls are shown on the current edition of the OS 1:10560 map (1968).
Information from RCAHMS (SAH) 18 April 1996
The substantial ruin of a 19th century barn, aligned NE-SW, measuring approximately 5.5mby 2.5m. The bank behind has been dug out to provide a flat and drained site for the building. <1>
1st Edition OS 6" <2>
Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid coordinates. (TB 20/3/26)
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG21076 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C.. 2000. An Archaeological Survey of the proposed route of a water pipeline between poolewe and Inverasdale, Wester Ross. Catherine Dagg. 31/07/2000. Digital (scanned as PDF). Site 15.
- <2> SHG23411 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1881. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 8258 8324 (13m by 13m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG88SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | GAIRLOCH |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://trove.scot/place/105018 (View record on the HES Trove website)
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