Monument record MHG2554 - Davidson's House, Bank St, Thurso
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1172 6853 (21m by 30m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND16NW |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | THURSO |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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Full Description
A late 17th century town mansion stands at head of Bank Street, Thurso. The house, on the L-plan, measures 70ft by 26.5ft, and the wing on the S side is 15ft by 35ft. A fireplace lintel is dated 1679. RCAHMS 1911.
Local people who knew of the house sited it to ND 1172 6853, the building which used to stand at the junction of Bank Street and Davidson's Entry, now Beach Road. It has long since gone and a modern dwelling occupies the site.
Visited by OS (E G C) 18 April 1962.
No change. Visited by OS (J M) 1 October 1981.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG2664 Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1911. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments and Constructions of Scotland. Third report and inventory of monuments and constructions in the county of Caithness. . 115-17, No. 425; plan, illust.
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
