Building record MHG51516 - Tin House and Enclosure, Torr Breac

Summary

Late C19 - early C20 house constructed of corrugated iron with associated stone and corrugated sheet sheep pens and runs.

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 85869 31415 (32m by 26m)
Map sheet NC83SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish KILDONAN

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Corrugated iron house built between 1878 and 1906, now derelict. A brick built chimney serves the main house with a second large stone built chimney on the north facing elevation. The building is partly enclosed by a dry-stone dyke, with stock pens and runs formed by horizontally laid corrugated iron sheets fixed to a wooden frame <1>. Photographed during site visit 16/12/2008 <2>.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Verbal Communication: Puls, A. Comment by Andrew Puls, HC Archaeologist.
  • <2> Image/Photograph(s): Puls, A. Site Visit Photographs. Colour. . Digital. 16/12/2008.

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Record last edited

Jan 12 2009 1:38PM

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