MHG15936 - Grant Street Welfare Hall, 30, 32, & 34 Grant Street, Inverness
Summary
The Merkinch Welfare Hall on Grant Street, Inverness.
Type and Period (1)
- TEMPERANCE HALL (Post Medieval to 21st Century - 1560 AD to 2100 AD)
Protected Status
Full Description
24 - 32 Upper Kessock Street demolished and rebuilt
A fabric condition survey commissioned by the Highland Buildings Preservation Trust was carried out by LDN Architects in May 2009 to assess the condition of Merkinch Welfare Hall, Grant Street Inverness. <1>
A conservation statement and DBA carried out by Andrew PK Wright was commissioned by the Highland Buildings Preservation Trust to understand the history of the Merkinch Welfare Hall, its original function, how it has changed over time, and it architectural and townscape importance. <2>
A design statement was produced by LDN Architects in May 2012 . <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG26181 Text/Report: LDN Architects. 2009. Welfare Hall, Grant Street, Merkinch, Inverness: A fabric Condition Survey for Highland Buildings Preservation trust. LDN Architects. Digital.
- <2> SHG26180 Text/Report: Andrew P K Wright. 2010. Merkinch Welfare Hall, Inverness: A former meeting hall of the Catch-my-Pal Union: Conservation statement. Andrew P K Wright. Digital.
- <3> SHG26179 Text/Report: LDN Architects. 2012. Merkinch Welfare Hall, Inverness: Design Statement. LDN Architects. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6615 4602 (18m by 21m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH64NE |
| Civil Parish | INVERNESS AND BONA |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (2)
External Links (3)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB43488 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- http://www.buildingsatrisk.org.uk/BAR/detail.aspx?sctID=1645 (Buildings at Risk register entry)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/98616 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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