MHG16489 - Former poor house - Ness House, Ness Road, Fortrose
Summary
The former Black Isle Combination Poor House, now converted to domestic use and listed in 1983.
Type and Period (1)
- POOR HOUSE (Built, 19th Century - 1859 AD to 1859 AD)
Protected Status
Full Description
The former Black Isle Combination Poor House, subsequently converted to domestic use.
The building was listed at Category B in 1983.
The statutory address and Category (from B to C) were changed and the list description was updated by Historic Scotland in 2013. <1>
See also:
NH75NW0158 Lodge
Jhooper, 15/7/2002
Black Isle Combination Poorhouse
In February 2017 Chris Rendell shared details of her researches into the Black Isle Combination Poorhouse, opened in 1859. Chris has been asked by a number of members for details of the Poorhouse inmates and to this end we are attaching the Poorhouse's Census Returns 1861-1901. <1>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG27334 Text/Designation Notification/List of Buildings: Fraser, D.. 2013. Combined Statutory and Descriptive List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Highland Council, One Hundred and Forty Seventh Amendment) 2013. Historic Scotland. 29/10/2013. Digital.
- <2> SHG29173 Collection/Project Archive: Rendell, D. Rendell, C.. 2005. Fortrose and Rosemarkie Local History Group Archive. Fortrose and Rosemarkie Local History Group.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7379 5658 (39m by 42m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH75NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | ROSEMARKIE |
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External Links (3)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB31832 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- http://www.spanglefish.com/fortroseandrosemarkiehistorygroup/index.asp?pageid=675883 (Link to online record)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/106747 (View HES HES entry for this site)
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