Monument record MHG53672 - Toilet in grounds of Dunrobin Castle

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A toilet was built over Meg's Burn in the vegetable gardens of Dunrobin Castle.

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Grid reference NC 8502 0064 (point)
Map sheet NC80SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish GOLSPIE

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Research by Michael Simpson, a participant in a Community Timelines course, run by ARCH in 2010. A toilet was built over Meg's Burn in the vegetable gardens of Dunrobin Castle for use by gardeners. Meg's Burn was diverted to run through the gardens, and the toilet then built over the burn. It retains its wooden plank seat. <1>, <2>

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  • <1> Collection/Catalogue/Gazetteer: ARCH and Invidual Participants. 08/2010. Additional information on a number of sites, contributed by participants in ARCH Community Timeline Courses in Evanton and Golspie. Yes. Digital. CT-G7 Michael Simpson.
  • <2> Image/Photograph(s): Private individuals. 2010. Photographs submitted by participants in ARCH Community Timeline course in Evanton and Golspie. Colour digital. Yes. Digital. CT-G7 Michael Simpson.

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Record last edited

Aug 26 2010 11:03AM

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