Monument record MHG46898 - Thurso, 18 Shore Street

Summary

This record was created from data supplied by RCAHMS. It was awaiting classification at the time but the NMRS Canmore record may since have been updated. Click on the link at the bottom to view.

Location

Grid reference ND 11969 68667 (point)
Map sheet ND16NW
Civil Parish THURSO
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

NMRS Report: (03/02/2004)
ND16NW 380 ND 11969 68668

For the adjoining 16 Shore Street see:
ND16NW 18 ND 11960 68667

On the N side of Shore Street is a 17th century dwelling; it is two-storeyed, 57ft long, with a 6 1/2ft diameter turret containing the stair. On the skew-put of the W gable are the initials D W K R and the date '1686'.
RCAHMS 1911.

This building is reputed to be the Thurso Turnpike where the old stage coaches used to start.
H Sinclair 1930.

ND 1196 6866. This building, now completely restored, is as described.
Visited by OS (E G C) 18 April 1962.

No change to the previous field report other than the lower of two windows in the turret has been blocked off.
Visited by OS (J M) 29 September 1981.


Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Dataset: RCAHMS. 02/2008. Annual update from Canmore. Digital. 254045.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Sep 29 2009 1:36PM

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