MHG51527 - Site of Claremont, Torran Beag, Croy
Summary
The site of a 19th-century stone built villa, now demolished.
Type and Period (2)
- VILLA (Built, 19th Century - 1801 AD to 1876 AD)
- HOUSE (Built, 19th Century - 1801 AD to 1876 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The site of a house, now demolished, which is depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map c.1876. The house was historically called Falcon Cottage and was renamed Claremont at some time before 1966. <1>
Before being demolished the house had been empty for several years and was in a very poor state of repair. The building was a detached stone-built three bedroomed villa with a southerly aspect. The front and gable walls were rendered and the roof was of slate. There was a single storey front porch, a two storey rear extension and a dilapidated wooden lean-to on the east gable end. Photographs of the building taken in October 2008 show the extent of deterioriation since the architect's photographic survey in 2007. <2><3>
Photographs of the building taken in July 2008, including the upstairs rooms, have been submitted to the HER. <4>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SHG23419 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1964-73. Ordnance Survey 25 inch map: Epoch 5a. Digital.
- <2> SHG24047 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Robinson, H. 2008. Archaeological Evaluation & Photographic Recording at new house development at Torran Beag, Croy, Inverness. Highland Heritage. 14/01/2009. Digital.
- <3> SHG24048 Image/Photograph(s): Hutt, L R. 2007. Photographs of Claremont, Torran Beag, Croy. Colour. . Digital.
- <4> SHG24049 Image/Photograph(s): Douglas, J. 07/2008. Photographs of Claremont, Torran Beag, Croy. Colour. Yes. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 79797 49628 (17m by 15m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH74NE |
| Civil Parish | CROY AND DALCROSS |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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