Monument record MHG44557 - Roman Catholic Convent, Malcolm Street, Wick

Summary

Late 19th century convent building, joined to St Joachim's Church, now in use as offices and domestic accomadation.

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Grid reference Centred ND 3644 5058 (33m by 39m)
Map sheet ND35SE
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish WICK
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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Later 19th century; plain coursed rubble, 3 storey 7 bay building adjoining south wall of St Joachim's Church and linked to it at west canted gable by 3 giant pilasters and pediment. Gabled wallhead dormers; slate roof. <1>

A photographic survey was undertaken to comply with a condition on planning permission. The building had been converted to three flats. Flat 1 is to be converted for office use. <2>

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  • <1> Dataset: Historic Scotland. Information Supplementary to the Statutory List (This information has no legal significance). Digital. HB Number 42317.
  • <2> Image/Photograph(s): Private individual. 12/2010. Photographs of Flat 1, Malcolm Street, Wick. Colour. . Digital.

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Record last edited

Jan 10 2011 3:52PM

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