Building record MHG56557 - Two ruined buildings near Nybster Broch - Canisbay, Caithness
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3705 6348 (13m by 18m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND36SE |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
| Civil Parish | CANISBAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Located on the shoreline, below and east of the car park for access to the Broch of Nybster, are two ruined buildings. One appears on the 1st edition OS Map and so dates to, at latest, 1872. The other appears on the 2nd edition OS Map and so dates to, at latest, 1906. A long stone staircase has been constructed down the steep embankment to allow access to the buildings. This staircase appears on the 2nd edition OS Map and so dates to, at latest, 1906, as well.
Three photographs of the buildings were submitted prior to the year 2000 by an unknown individual. <1> <2> <3>
<1> Highland Council, 2000?, Ruined buildings near Nybster broch: steps to reach the shore, facing west (Image/Photograph(s)). SHG14492.
<2> Highand Council, 2000?, Ruined buildings near Nybster broch: from above, facing south east (Image/Photograph(s)). SHG14491.
<3> Highland Council, 2000?, Ruined buildings near Nybster broch: from above, facing east (Image/Photograph(s)). SHG14490.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG14492 Image/Photograph(s): Highland Council. 2000?. Ruined buildings near Nybster broch: steps to reach the shore, facing west. Colour Slide; Digital Image. . Original & digital.
- <2> SHG14491 Image/Photograph(s): Highand Council. 2000?. Ruined buildings near Nybster broch: from above, facing south east. Colour Slide; Digital Image. . Original & digital.
- <3> SHG14490 Image/Photograph(s): Highland Council. 2000?. Ruined buildings near Nybster broch: from above, facing east. Colour Slide; Digital Image. . Original & digital.
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Mar 24 2014 11:54AM
