Building record MHG1106 - Possible Smithy, Berriedale
Summary
Single storey building that may have functioned as a smithy. Probably early-mid C18.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1196 2254 (8m by 14m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND12SW |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | LATHERON |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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Full Description
A four-bay, one-storey and attic rubble building with a central chimney. The building lacks those features normally associated with ventilation in a smithy although the proximity to the mills does suggest some industrial fucntion.
Information from RCAHMS (SC) 12 August 1999
As described above. Random rubble will tooled rubble margins. East facing elevation has two 12-pane windows to centre, with single doorways at either end. Slate roof with central ridge stack. N facing gable has attic level opening. Presumably contemporary with surrounding buildings, c. early 18th-century <1>.
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 26 2009 4:22PM
