Monument record MHG54046 - Barn, Brae Edge, Castletown

Summary

A barn, shown with its own access way on 1st edition Ordnance Survey mapping.

Location

Grid reference Centred ND 1809 6727 (67m by 52m)
Map sheet ND16NE
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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The barn, probably representing only a third of the size of the barn shown on 1st edition Ordnance Survey mapping, is to be demolished. Andrew Puls photographed the structure on a site visit in May 2010. The building is constructed of Caithness flag stone, with a slate roof heavily overgrown with ivy. <1>

On the 1st edition OS the building is shown with its own access way leading to the main road. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Image/Photograph(s): Puls, A. Site Visit Photographs. Colour. . Digital.
  • <2> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-3. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Caithness (surveyed 1870-72). Digital.

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Record last edited

Nov 3 2010 3:00PM

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