Braemar, Balloch
Watermill (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Braemar, Balloch
Classification Watermill (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Craig Leek; Meall Gorm; Invercauld Estate; Felagie Burn; Balloch Settlement
Canmore ID 273001
Site Number NO19SE 6.01
NGR NO 18767 93707
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/273001
- Council Aberdeenshire
- Parish Crathie And Braemar
- Former Region Grampian
- Former District Kincardine And Deeside
- Former County Aberdeenshire
Ground Survey
NO19SE 6.01 18767 93707
Location formerly entered as NO 193 935.
A walkover survey of features within the head dyke of the area known as Balloch settlement on Craig Leek and Meall Gorm, Invercauld Estate, was carried out in May 2004, prior to a native woodland regeneration scheme on the site.
The settlement had been recorded and partly surveyed by the RCAHMS. Balloch is not marked on Roy's map of 1747-55, which is not definitive but suggests that the settlement dates from the later 18th century. It would seem to have been depopulated due to the introduction of sheep in the early 19th century. The main aim of the survey was to identify and record outlying features which did not appear to have been recorded previously.
The settlement comprises seven settlement clusters spread along the valley between Craig Leek and Meall Gorm, on either side of the Felagie Burn. The survey identified a number of previously unrecorded features, including a small water mill on the E side of the burn at NO 18767 93707.
Report to be lodged with Aberdeenshire SMR and the NMRS.
Sponsor: Invercauld Estate.
J C Murray and H K Murray 2004.
