Building record MHG16576 - Flowerdale Barn
Summary
The earliest dated farm building in Wester Ross, built in 1730.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 8148 7527 (50m by 50m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG87NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Old County | ROSS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | GAIRLOCH |
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Full Description
Perhaps the earliest dated barn in Scotland, and certainly the earliest dated farm building in Wester Ross. Constructed by Alexander and Janet Mackenzie, who were married in 1730, the barn contains a loft door lintel with their initials, coat of arms and date. (Beaton 1992 p. 97)
Bibliography:
Beaton, Elizabeth 1992. Ross & Cromarty. An illustrated architectural guide, p. 97
Glendinning, Miles and Wade Martins, Susanna 2008. Buildings of the Land. Scotland's Farms 1750-2000, pp. 56-7. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG25450 Collection/Project Archive: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 08/2011. Digital site gazetteer and archive for ARCH Community Timeline Project: Gairloch. Yes. Site 15.
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Record last edited
Sep 9 2011 3:49PM
