Building record MHG52545 - Roadside Cottage, Thrumster

Summary

Former crofthouse with attached byre.

Location

Grid reference Centred ND 33286 44609 (15m by 24m)
Map sheet ND34SW
Civil Parish WICK
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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Full Description

Roofed crofthouse with attached byre depicted on the 1st edition 25" OS map <1>. The building is single storey with slate roof and harled walls. A small stone-built store is attached to the north-east gable wall. It has been subdivided to form two properties, possibly in the 1970-80's and currently stands empty. Planning consent has been granted to refurbish and extend the building <2> <3>.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-3. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Caithness (surveyed 1870-72). Digital.
  • <2> Image/Photograph(s): Renwick, D A. 03/2009. Photographs of Roadside Cottage, Thrumster. Colour. . Digital.
  • <3> Verbal Communication: Puls, A. Comment by Andrew Puls, HC Archaeologist.

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Record last edited

Apr 9 2009 4:57PM

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