MHG46569 - Western North Lodge, Dunrobin Castle (North Entrance)
Summary
Early to mid C19 gate lodge. One of a pair ('North Lodges') flanking the north entrance of Dunrobin Castle.
Type and Period (1)
- GATE LODGE (Built, 19th Century - 1801 AD to 1851 AD)
Protected Status
Full Description
Western North Lodge, one of a pair of mirrored gate lodges (the 'North Lodges') that flank the north entrance to Dunrobin Castle. It comprises a 2-storey single bay tower with corniced and crenellated wallheads <1>. Very brief description in Beaton <2>. Gifford ascribes a date of 1851 to the lodges <3>.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG24041 Dataset: Historic Scotland. Information Supplementary to the Statutory List (This information has no legal significance). Digital.
- <2> SHG23142 Text/Publication/Volume: Beaton, E. 1995. Sutherland: An Illustrated Architectural Guide. Paper (Original). 55.
- <3> SHG2247 Text/Publication/Monograph: Gifford, J. 1992. Highland and Islands. The Buildings of Scotland. Paper (Original). 577.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 84927 01233 (10m by 7m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC80SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | GOLSPIE |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB7052 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/252390 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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