Building record MHG16989 - Former Drill Hall - Castle Street, Dornoch

Summary

The former Dornoch drill hall, added to the west gable of the former Dornoch prison in 1896-7.

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 7977 8959 (24m by 33m)
Map sheet NH78NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Old County SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish DORNOCH

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Full Description

The former Dornoch drill hall, added to the west gable of the former Dornoch prison in 1896-7.

The building was listed, together with the prison at Category B in 1971.

The building was assessed and considered for designation by Historic Environment Scotland as part of the Drill Halls Listing Review 2015-16 and was visited on 05/02/2015. The exterior and ground floor interior were seen during the visit. It was considered that the building continued to meet the listing criteria but it was recommended that the statutory address and listed building recorded be amended. <1>

The statutory listing address and listed building recorded were amended by Historic Environment Scotland in 2016. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Text/Designation Notification/List of Buildings: Historic Environment Scotland. 2016. Assessment against the listing criteria: Castle Street, Dornoch, Old Jail and Former Drill Hall. Historic Environment Scotland. 13/04/2016. Digital.
  • <2> Text/Designation Notification/List of Buildings: Fraser, D.. 2016. New listings and amendments: results of the Drill Hall Review Project. Historic Environment Scotland. 08/06/2016. Digital.

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Record last edited

Apr 4 2017 4:00PM

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