MHG19993 - Tails of Watten

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Type and Period (1)

  • COTTAGE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

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Full Description

ND25NE 25 2590 5593

Structure (ND 2587 5592). Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.5m. Rectangular structure with opposing fireplaces divided into four rooms by wooden partitions. The entrance has a porch 1.7 x 2m built of corrugated iron and wood. It is associated with a flag-built annexe and kailyard. Orientation NW-SE.
R J Mercer, NMRS MS/828/19, 1995

One roofed building is shown on both the first edition of the OS 6-inch map (Caithness 1877, sheet xix) and the current edition of the 1:10,000 map (1994).
Information from RCAHMS (FO) 27 March 1996

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Location

Grid reference Centred ND 2590 5593 (30m by 30m) (2 map features)
Map sheet ND25NE
Civil Parish WATTEN
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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