Building record MHG36703 - Drill Hall - Main Street, Castletown

In 1866 under the influence of the Earl of Caithness, an Artillery Company was formed at Mey and shortly afterwards a second company was raised in Castletown. The Drill Hall at Castletown carries no identification marks or dates, but presumably dates to the second half of the 19th century. The training battery is located to the NW, on the cliffs overlooking Dunnet Bay (see MHG52816). <1>

First shown on 2nd edition Ordnance Survey mapping. <2>

This record formerly recorded a location of Traill Street. The building actually has its frontage on Main Street and the record name has been changed accordingly. <3>

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 29/04/2015. The exterior and interior were both seen during the visit. It was recommended that the building be listed at Category C. <4>

The building was listed at Category C By Historic Environment Scotland in 2016. <5>