MHG1913 - Bell Tower - Latheron
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Type and Period (1)
- BELL TOWER (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
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Full Description
Bell Tower (NAT) OS 6" map, (1959)
A rectangular tower which probably dates from the end of the 17th century. It is 7ft square, 22 to 24ft in height topped by a pyramidical roof. There are oblong openings, 4 by 2ft, for the emission of the sound of its bell, which was removed about 1825.
RCAHMS 1911.
The bell tower was Scheduled in 1933.
Bell tower, as described. Visited by OS (R L) 6 March 1968.
The building was Listed at Category B in 1971.
The tower ceased to be used in 1822 when its bell was removed to the new belfry in the parish church (ND23SW 4).
G Hay 1957.
As part of the Historic Environment Scotland Dual Designations Project it was proposed in 2016 that the building would be de-scheduled though it would remain as a Listed Building. <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SHG2307 Text/Publication/Volume: Hay, G. 1957. The architecture of Scottish post-Reformation churches, 1560-1843. 173.
- --- SHG2664 Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1911. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments and Constructions of Scotland. Third report and inventory of monuments and constructions in the county of Caithness. . 78, No. 283.
- <1> SHG27633 Text/Designation Notification/List of Buildings: Jackson, L.. 2016. Assessment for Dual designations Project: Unish House. Historic Environment Scotland. 30/08/2016. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 2022 3381 (10m by 10m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND23SW |
| Civil Parish | LATHERON |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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External Links (3)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB10950 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM617 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/8658 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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