MHG21969 - 36 High Street, Fort William
Summary
This building was formerly the Caledonian Hotel, as depicted on the 1st and 2nd edition Ordnance Survey maps.
Type and Period (2)
- HOUSE? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- HOTEL (Built, 19th Century - 1840 AD? to 1871 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A local researcher, George Fox, reports that this building was the originally the Caledonian Hotel, which was subsequently enlarged to incorporate 38 High Street. There is a well and an oven in the basement of this building which would have been used as the kitchen. <1>
This building is depicted as the Caledonian Hotel on the 1st and 2nd edition Ordnance Maps of 1871 and 1900. <2><3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG22709 Text/Correspondence: Private individual. 2008-11. Feedback from website visitor. Yes. Digital. George Fox, 07/10/2008.
- <2> SHG23389 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-4. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Inverness. Digital.
- <3> SHG23940 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1900-5. Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 25 inch map: Inverness. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NN 10241 73929 (17m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NN17SW |
| Civil Parish | KILMALLIE |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/106425 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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