Monument record MHG32333 - Old Distillery, Helmsdale
Summary
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 0357 1540 (66m by 67m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND01NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Old County | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | KILDONAN |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Old Distillery marked on 1st edition OS, long linear building overlooking sea to E of village. <1>
The distillery noted on the first edition OS 1:2500 map of 1873 spread out along the coast in this area was not visible during field survey. A modern house occupies the approximate location of the old distillery. <2>
The distillery was originally run by A and D Simpson between 1825 and 1831, subsequently by Alexander Simpson & Co. between 1831 and 1837 and finally by James Christie & Co. The latter went bankrupt in 1840 and the distillery was closed and dismantled. (taken from http://www.wormtub.com/distilleries/distillery.php?distillery=Helmsdale)
The sequestration of James Christie & Company was posted in The Edinburgh Gazette newspaper dated (on or around) 24th August 1840. James and John Christie were also bankers or bank agents in Golspie.
The distillery is described as 'respectable' in Pigot & Co'.s Commercial Directory of Scotland.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG23635 Verbal Communication: White, H. Comment by Hilary White, HC Archaeologist.
- <2> SHG24912 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Sneddon, D, Gheorghiou, D, Hansom, J and Sherarer, I. 03/2010. East Sutherland Coastal Zone Assessment survey: Data Structure Report. Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). 12/9/10. Digital. Site 381.
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Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Mar 11 2015 2:39PM
