MHG51344 - Ruined building at Bainstown Croft, Thurso
Summary
A probable longhouse is depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map of c.1870 and survives in a ruinous state.
Type and Period (1)
- LONGHOUSE (Built, 18th Century to 19th Century - 1750 AD? to 1870 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A longhouse is depicted as partially roofed on the 1st edition 25 inch Ordnance Survey map c.1870. <1>
The building survives in a ruinous state, still partially roofed. Prior notification has been submitted for the erection of an agricultural building at this location, but there is no indication that this building is to be demolished. Photographs of the building were taken during a site visit by Morag Goodfellow, graduate planner. <2><3>
A photographic survey was undertaken of this building to comply with a condition on planning permission. These depict it as described above, but with a newly constructed agricultural building immediately to the east. <4>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SHG23773 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-3. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Caithness (surveyed 1870-72). Digital.
- <2> SHG23919 Image/Photograph(s): Goodfellow, M. 09/2008. Photographs of building at Bainstowns Croft, Stainland, Thurso. Colour. . Digital.
- <3> SHG23920 Text/Correspondence: Highland Council. 2008. Email correspondence between Kirsty Cameron, HCAU and Morag Goodfellow, Graduate Planner. Yes. Digital.
- <4> SHG24841 Image/Photograph(s): Private individual. 01/2010. Photographic record of Bainstown Croft, Stainland, Thurso. Colour. . Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 12799 66261 (26m by 8m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND16NW |
| Civil Parish | THURSO |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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