MHG15348 - Lighthouse & Keeper's House, Holborn Head
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Type and Period (1)
- LIGHTHOUSE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
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Full Description
(Location cited as ND 102 703). Holburn Head Lighthouse, Scrabster. Established 1863, David and Thomas Stevenson, engineers. An unusual structure with a square tower terminating one wing of the two-storey, L-plan keepers' houses. The tower becomes octagonal just below a circular walkway. The lantern is of the small triangular-paned type, with a domed top.
J R Hume 1977.
1st ed OS shows buildings and flagstaff & sundial in gronds to N. - HAW 10/2002
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1066 7065 (19m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND17SW |
| Civil Parish | THURSO |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (1)
- UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Undated)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB14952 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/93467 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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