MHG16576 - Flowerdale Barn
Summary
The earliest dated farm building in Wester Ross, built in 1730.
Type and Period (1)
- BARN (Built, 18th Century - 1730 AD to 1730 AD)
Protected Status
Full Description
Perhaps the earliest dated barn in Scotland, and certainly the earliest dated farm building in Wester Ross. Constructed by Alexander and Janet Mackenzie, who were married in 1730, the barn contains a loft door lintel with their initials, coat of arms and date. (Beaton 1992 p. 97)
Bibliography:
Beaton, Elizabeth 1992. Ross & Cromarty. An illustrated architectural guide, p. 97
Glendinning, Miles and Wade Martins, Susanna 2008. Buildings of the Land. Scotland's Farms 1750-2000, pp. 56-7. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 8148 7527 (50m by 50m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG87NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | GAIRLOCH |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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External Links (1)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB7884 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
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