Monument record MHG20131 - Golspie Tower Farm
Summary
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 8365 0082 (120m by 141m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC80SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Old County | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | GOLSPIE |
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Full Description
See also NC80SW 3
Research was carried out on this farm by Alex and Moira Hermiston, participants on a Community Timelines course, run by ARCH in 2010.
The 16th-century house was turned into a farm in the early 19th century (1810), and served as stables for the Golspie Inn. One building attached to the back of the house was turned into a threshing mill driving by a probably c. 1815. A fire destroyed the roof and upper story of the house, which was was demolished in 1978. The present house was built from the steadings. <1>
Outline of the development of the farmstead. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG24857 Collection/Catalogue/Gazetteer: ARCH and Invidual Participants. 08/2010. Additional information on a number of sites, contributed by participants in ARCH Community Timeline Courses in Evanton and Golspie. Yes. Digital. CT-G 12 Alex and Moira Hermiston.
- <2> SHG24874 Text/Manuscript: Grant, M W. 1979. Golspitour: a forgotten house in Sutherland. Yes. Digital (scanned as PDF).
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Record last edited
Aug 26 2010 12:27PM
