Building record MHG54017 - Building, Mellon Charles, Aultbea
Summary
A small house building during the early 1930s, was occupied until the 1980s. It had formerly been assumed to be part of the military camp and defences at Loch Ewe, but was, in fact, a private residence.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 8415 9111 (8m by 10m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG89SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
| Civil Parish | GAIRLOCH |
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Full Description
A photographic record of this corrugated iron building was submitted to the HER in October 2010 to comply with a condition on planning permission. Information from the applicant indicates that this building was not part of the military camp, as previously assumed (see MHG47638).
It was built by the MacDonald family in the early 1930s. When the army took over the area c.1941, the family was obliged to vacate the property. After the war, Mrs. MacDonald and her son moved back to the house and lived there until they both died. The military did not have use of this property at any time during their occupation of the site. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG24962 Image/Photograph(s): Private individual. 10/2010. Photographs of Corrugated iron building, 51 Mellon Charles, Aultbea. Colour. . Digital.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 20 2010 5:01PM
