MHG15304 - C & A Ross, Shop & Dwelling, Quatre Bras, Lybster
Summary
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Type and Period (3)
- HOUSE (Built, 19th Century - 1820 AD to 1880 AD)
- SHOP (Built, 19th Century - 1820 AD to 1880 AD)
- BUNGALOW (Built, 19th Century to 20th Century - 1874 AD to 1905 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Cat C Listed Building, added to the statutory list in 1984. Mid 19th century, 2-storey, 5-bay south facing house and shop; whitewashed rubble rubble dressings. Alternate window-door-window-door-window ground floor with 4 symmetrical 1st floor windows; 2-pane and modern glazing; extensive tuskers to north gable; corniced end stacks; Caithness slate roof. Single storey wing to rear.
The building no longer incorporates a shop, which has now been incorporated to form part of the main house. The shop door has been blocked up. The single storey wing to the rear is a later addition, first depicted on the 2nd edition OS map. The short section immediately abutting the main house now incorporates a modern window and door. The remainder of the single storey wing comprises a separate dwelling 'Westbourne Cottage" which has been subject to extensive alterations. <1>
The building was de-listed by Historic Environment Scotland in 2016. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 2477 3628 (16m by 27m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND23NW |
| Civil Parish | LATHERON |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/229139 (View HES Canmore entry for this building)
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