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Loss Burn

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Archaeological Landscape (Post Medieval)

Site Name Loss Burn

Classification Archaeological Landscape (Post Medieval)

Canmore ID 144983

Site Number NS89NW 40

NGR NS 836 990

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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General view of Menstrie Glen from Loss.
General view of Menstrie Glen from Loss.View of farmstead from east. View of park dyke.Oblique aerial view.Oblique aerial view.Map showing distribution of settlements in Menstrie Glen before the 1760s. Fig 23 in "Well shelterd & watered" Menstrie Glen, a farming landscape near Stirling.showing property names in Menstrie Glen. Fig 12 in "Well shelterd & watered" Menstrie Glen, a farming landscape near Stirling.Loss Burn, NS89NW 40, Ordnance Survey index card, RectoGeneral view of Menstrie Glen from Backside of Lipney looking north-west across the glen.The remains of the dyke commissioned from Nicol McAleister and built between July and August 1758, can be seen in this ground view which looks SE down towards the steading at Loss. The stone outer face of the dyke, which is fronted by a ditch, is plainly visible. Scanned for Menstrie Glen publicationIllustration showing layout of farmsteads in the Menstrie Glen. Fig 31 in "Well shelterd & watered" Menstrie Glen, a farming landscape near Stirling.Map of Loss farm. Fig 43 in "Well shelterd & watered" Menstrie Glen, a farming landscape near Stirling.Extent of relict cultivation in the Ochil Hills. Fig 57 in "Well shelterd & watered" Menstrie Glen, a farming landscape near Stirling.Oblique aerial view of Loss Burn centred on the remains of a farmstead, park and rig with an archaeological landscape adjacent, taken from the WNW.Oblique aerial view.General view of Menstrie Glen from Ashentrool towards Loss.Map of the western end of the Ochils showing the location of Menstrie Glen. Fig 12 in "Well shelterd & watered" Menstrie Glen, a farming landscape near Stirling.Publication drawing; plan of farmstead at Loss, with detail plan of fireplace A and reconstruction of fireplace B. General view of Menstrie Glen from Backside of Lipney looking north-west across the glen.General view of Menstrie Glen from Ashentrool towards Loss.View of farmstead and country house from north.View of farmstead from east.Map depicting arable land and settlement in the early 19th century. Fig 21 in "Well shelterd & watered" Menstrie Glen, a farming landscape near Stirling.Map of Menstrie Glen showing locations of more detailed maps. Fig 39 in "Well shelterd & watered" Menstrie Glen, a farming landscape near Stirling.Map showing the extents of different types of rig in Menstrie Glen. Fig 48 in "Well shelterd & watered" Menstrie Glen, a farming landscape near Stirling.General view of Menstrie Glen from Ashentrool (NS89NW 56.00) looking south-east.View of farmstead from east. Oblique aerial view.General view of Menstrie Glen from Backside of Lipney looking north-west across the glen.View of farmstead from east. Details from OS 1st, 2nd and 3rd editions of Loss and Jerah farmsteads. Fig 35 in "Well shelterd & watered" Menstrie Glen, a farming landscape near Stirling.Oblique aerial view of Loss Burn centred on the remains of a farmstead, park and rig with an archaeological landscape adjacent, taken from the NW.Detail of fireplace (c.1680-1700) in east end of dwelling.General view of Menstrie Glen from Ashentrool towards Loss.View of farmstead and country house from north.Oblique aerial view of Loss Burn centred on the remains of a farmstead, park and rig with an archaeological landscape adjacent, taken from the NNW.General view of Menstrie Glen from Backside of Lipney looking north-west across the glen.View of farmstead and country house from north.General view of Menstrie Glen from Ashentrool (NS89NW 56.00) looking south-east.View of Menstrie Glen from AshentoolGeneral view of Menstrie Glen from Loss.General view to south-east of Menstrie Glen from Ashentrool towards Loss. Scan of D/59286/CN, ground view of Menstrie Glen. Scanned for Menstrie Glen publication.General view of Menstrie Glen from Ashentrool towards Loss. The stone dyke in the foreground is one of the new land divisions laid out in the 1760's. It marks the march between Ashentrool and Loss and the line of trees leading away on the left of the picture follows the boundary of the emparkemnt established between Loss and Townhead.Map showing distribution of settlements in Menstrie Glen before the 1760s with head-dykes and cultivated ground. Fig 11 in "Well shelterd & watered" Menstrie Glen, a farming landscape near Stirling.Map showing mine and trial sites in Menstrie Glen. Fig 54 in "Well shelterd & watered" Menstrie Glen, a farming landscape near Stirling.View of Menstrie Glen from AshentoolDetail of fireplace (c.1680-1700) in east end of dwelling.View of farmstead from east.Oblique aerial view of Loss Burn centred on the remains of a farmstead, park and rig with an archaeological landscape adjacent, taken from the NW.View of park dyke.General view of Menstrie Glen from Backside of Lipney looking north-west across the glen.General view of Menstrie Glen from Loss.View of farmstead and country house from north.

Administrative Areas

  • Council Stirling
  • Parish Logie (Stirling)
  • Former Region Central
  • Former District Stirling
  • Former County Stirlingshire

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Field Visit (21 May 1997)

RCAHMS Afforestable Land Survey, Menstrie Glen

NS89NW 40.00 8367 9900

NS89NW 40.01 NS 8367 9900 Farmstead; House

NS89NW 40.02 centred on NS 8347 9898 Park; Rig

The farmstead, house and park of Loss occupy the ridge between the Crunie and Loss Burns. The lower parts of Loss Hill have been enclosed by a stock-proof dyke and form a discrete area of parkland stocked with mature trees planted in the second half of the 18th century. The farmstead probably originates as a mid 18th century building, referred to as the 'Mansion House' (information from John Harrison), modified into a courtyard steading in the first half of the 19th century. Straight rigs, probably of 19th century date are visible within the area of enclosure.

(MENS97 102-4, 107, 108)

Visited by RCAHMS (DCC) 21 May 1997

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