MHG16625 - Powerhouse, Rosehaugh Estate
Summary
A former C20 power house.
Type and Period (1)
- POWER HOUSE (20th Century - 1901 AD? to 2000 AD)
Protected Status
Full Description
A ruined former early C20 power house at Rosehaugh.
Late 19th century asymmetrical L-plan single storey with Tudor arched openings, some transomed. Each block has pyramid
roof. That at one block rising from within parapet and surmounted by louvred vent. Moulded string courses. Bull-faced rubble with rusticated or polished dressings. Some white tiling inside. <1>
A photographic survey was undertaken of the building as required by a planning application, in 2007, prior to restoration and conversion. <2>
Although the listing description states late C19 this building is not shown on either the 1st or 2nd edition OS maps.
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6754 5542 (11m by 13m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH65NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | AVOCH |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB382 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/111249 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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