MHG1687 - Thurso Burgh
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- BURGH (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Erected burgh of barony (Earl of Caithness) 27 July 1633.
G S Pryde 1965.
REFERENCE - Scottish Record Office
Estimate of a new house for William Sinclair of Freswick.
Estimate is for ?120. Elevation drawn.
1816 GD 136/873
Account for Mason and Wright work done on a house for William Sinclair of Freswick. Total sum
William Henderson Architect? Factor?
1818-19 GD 136/875/21-22
1820 23.
Sources/Archives (6)
- --- SHG2053 Text/Publication/Volume: Close-Brooks, J. 1986. Exploring Scotland's Heritage: The Highlands. 33-5, No. 8.
- --- SHG2282 Text/Publication/Volume: Grant, D. 1966. Old Thurso.
- --- SHG2640 Text/Publication/Volume: Pryde, G S. 1965. The burghs of Scotland: a critical list. 68, no. 326.
- --- SHG2794 Text/Publication/Volume: Simpson, G G (ed.). 1972. Scotland's medieval burghs: an archaeological heritage in danger. 32.
- --- SHG2883 Text/Publication/Volume: Thurso Town Council. 1934. Thurso: official guide.
- --- SHG3429 Text/Publication/Serial: 1920. Scottish Country Life, Vol 7, No 6. p 261-265.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1099 6800 (30m by 30m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND16NW |
| Civil Parish | THURSO |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/8488 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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