MHG9381 - Farmstead - Clais Gheal
Summary
Remains of a Farmstead at Clais Gheal.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Remains of a Farmstead at Clais Gheal.
The smaller of the two buildings was seen and recorded during a walkover survey by the University of Edinburgh led by R Mercer in 1977.
DYK 14: Building Dimensions: 8m x 4m Height: 0.30m Grass covered 2-chambered rectangular building surrounded by an enclosure wall
Orientation: SW-NE
Elevation: 114m. (375') O.D.
NC 867495 <1>
A possible farmstead comprising what may be a long building and a smaller building noted by Mercer, are depicted as unroofed on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map (Sutherland 1878, sheet xxviii). They are not shown on the current edition of the OS 1:10,560 map (1962).
Information from RCAHMS (AKK) 22 August 1995.
The smaller building as recorded by Mercer may just be visible on vertical aerial photographs. The southern, longer building not seen by Mercer may have largely been swept away as the river has changed course from since it was first shown on the OS 1st Edition map. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG2510 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mercer, R. J. & Howell, J.M.. 1980. Archaeological field survey in northern Scotland, 1976-1979. University of Edinburgh. 30/01/1980. Paper and Digital. p.104, DYK 14. XY
- <2> SHG27491 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 1999-2001. Get Mapping colour vertical aerial photography 1999-2001 (The Millennium Map). XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 8673 4956 (74m by 168m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC84NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | FARR |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/6770 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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