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Field Visit
Date 1991 - 1999
Event ID 552664
Category Recording
Type Field Visit
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/552664
Recorded during survey of deserted settlements; records are held in the Bute Museum.
Sponsor: Bute Antiq Natur Hist Soc; St Andrews Heritage Services.
Hannah and Proudfoot 1994.
NS 0844 5904 Site 50 Norwegian Cottage
In moorland 200m east of Lord James’ Ride are the ruins of a stone and mortar 19th century cottage set in an enclosure with some fruit trees. This was the fifth Birgidale Butt, latterly known as Norwegian Cottage, and occupied until the 1930s.
Proudfoot and Hannah 2000
NS 0844 5904 Derelict building: Located on moorland 200m E of Lord James' Ride, near summit trig point. Ruins of 19th century cottage, partially demolished for use in new sawmill in the 1960s. There is an enclosure with some orchard trees. Old quarry uphill 100m to W. One of the 5 former Birgidale Butts; this one is probably older than the others.
Information from Bute Natural History Society Deserted Settlement Survey (1991-9)
(RCAHMS WP000273)
