Monument record MHG51164 - Barking Yard, Nairn
Summary
Fishertown barking yard, Society Street, Nairn
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 88605 56906 (25m by 36m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH85NE |
| Civil Parish | NAIRN |
| Geographical Area | NAIRN |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Behind 27 Society Street is the old Barking Yard, where fishermen preserved their nets and sails by soaking them in a brew of tree bark - or 'cutch' - boiled up in large kettles. Overalls were soaked in boiled linseed oil to create waterproof 'oilskins'. The yard was maintained by Nairn Fishermen's Society who took a fee for the use of a kettle. Chimneys may still survive on the site - but this has not been verified by a visit. <1>
<1> Dennison, E P, Coleman, R, 1999, Historic Nairn: the Scottish Burgh Survey (Text/Publication/Monograph). SHG23432.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG23432 Text/Publication/Monograph: Dennison, E P, Coleman, R. 1999. Historic Nairn: the Scottish Burgh Survey. 30/04/2008. Paper (Original).
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Mar 1 2011 10:16AM
