MHG17134 - Ardassie, Shore Street, Brora
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- HOUSE (Built, 19th Century - 1825 AD to 1825 AD)
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Full Description
Early 19th century, 2-storey, symmetrical 3-bay house; coursed rubble, ashlar dressings, harled flanks. Centre door; ground, 1st floor and diminutive attic window in SE gable; 4-pane glazing; coped end stacks; slate roof. Coped rubble garden walls. <1>
Built around 1825 by the Sutherland Estate, possibly to house the drill instructor of the local Volunteer Defence Force. In 1907, fisherman Adam Dempster bought Ardassie, which has remained in the same family for over a century. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG24041 Dataset: Historic Scotland. Information Supplementary to the Statutory List (This information has no legal significance). Digital. HB Number 572.
- <2> SHG25096 Text/Publication/Leaflet: Clyne Heritage Society. c.2007. The Brora Village Trail: Uncover Brora's secret heritage. Paper (Original).
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 9089 0383 (17m by 14m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC90SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | CLYNE |
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External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB572 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/111208 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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