MHG51516 - Tin House and Enclosure, Torr Breac
Summary
Late C19 - early C20 house constructed of corrugated iron with associated stone and corrugated sheet sheep pens and runs.
Type and Period (2)
- HOUSE (Built, 19th Century to 20th Century - 1878 AD to 1906 AD)
- STOCK ENCLOSURE (19th Century to 20th Century - 1878 AD to 1906 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Corrugated iron house built between 1878 and 1906, now derelict. A brick built chimney serves the main house with a second large stone built chimney on the north facing elevation. The building is partly enclosed by a dry-stone dyke, with stock pens and runs formed by horizontally laid corrugated iron sheets fixed to a wooden frame <1>. Photographed during site visit 16/12/2008 <2>.
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 85869 31415 (32m by 26m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC83SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | KILDONAN |
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