MHG22431 - Mains of Mountgerald
Summary
A mid 19th-century, architect-designed steading complex with ancillary buildings.
Type and Period (6)
- FARMSTEAD (Built, 19th Century - 1856 AD to 1856 AD)
- DAIRY (Built, 19th Century - 1860 AD to 1860 AD)
- LAUNDRY (Built, 19th Century - 1860 AD to 1860 AD)
- STABLE (Built, 19th Century - 1860 AD to 1860 AD)
- COACH HOUSE (Built, 19th Century - 1860 AD to 1860 AD)
- HOUSE (Converted, 20th Century - 1989 AD? to 1989 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
ARCHITECTS: Ross & Joass (I.A. 3 April 1860) Stables, Coach House, etc
Ross & Joass (I.A. 18 May 1860) Laundry and Dairy
Photographs of the steading and an associated "cottage" to the south were submitted following comments from the Archaeology Unit on proposals for conversion and extension. The architect, Ian Rosie, advised that the buildings have been completely gutted within the last twenty years, framed and lined with new windows. Roofing has largely been replaced with concrete tiling, although one section remains under corrugated stell. <1>
These buildings are depicted on the 1st Ordnance Survey map of 1875 and are shown roofed on the 2nd edition map of 1904. <2><3>
The steading itself was built by Alexander Messer in 1856 (known then as Mountgerald Home Farm). The stables, coachhouse, laundry and dairy were built in 1860 by Ross & Joass. <4>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SHG23881 Image/Photograph(s): McKenzie, K. 2007. Mountgerald Steading Development Proposals: Planning ref. 07/00702/OUTRC. Colour. . Print (scanned).
- <2> SHG23422 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-76. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
- <3> SHG23423 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1904. Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 25 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
- <4> SHG23883 Interactive Resource/Online Database: Dictionary of Scottish Architects 1840-1980.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5685 6140 (148m by 157m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH56SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | KILTEARN |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (2)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/107803 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/172643 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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