MHG22602 - Mallaig, Railway Houses
Summary
A group of 4 blocks of railwaymen's houses, 2-storey, random rubble, with concrete lintels.
Type and Period (1)
- HOUSE (Post Medieval to 21st Century - 1560 AD to 2100 AD)
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Full Description
A group of 4 blocks of railwaymen's houses, 2-storey, random rubble, with concrete lintels. Each block 4 flats, with doors to upper flats at front, to lower at ends. Blocks arranged back to back, with common drying green between. Front elevation: symmetrical, with door and small 4 pane window at each end, and single-storey canted bays in centre. 3-light mullioned windows above bays, with gablets above. All front windows originally sash and case, 6 pane sashes.
Rear elevation: no doors, no bays, paired windows with gables on both floors in centre, single ground floor windows at outer edge all originally sash and case, with 6 pane sashes.
Built by West Highland Extension Railway for opening of line in 1901. <1>
Revised description for Listing received from Historic Scotland. <2>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 6748 9687 (52m by 54m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM69NE |
| Civil Parish | GLENELG |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB13037 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/108617 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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