MHG52472 - EIGG, GARDENER'S HOUSE
Summary
Eigg Gardener's House, probably contemporary with the lodge to the South. It is to be demolished in 2010.
Type and Period (1)
- HOUSE (20th Century to 21st Century - 1930 AD? to 2010 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The Gardener's House (also known as Garden Cottage) is to be demolished in 2010. Photographs were forwarded to the HER in 2010. The building appears to be of pre-fabricated construction, with asbestos tiles. It presumably dates to the 1930s, contemporary with the Italianate lodge to its S. <1><2>
A digital image of the Gardener's House is available on the Canmore website (see link below). <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG23286 Verbal Communication: Puls, A. Comment by Andrew Puls, HC Archaeologist.
- <2> SHG25042 Image/Photograph(s): Private individual. 12/2010. Images of The Garden Cottage, Eigg. Colour. . Digital (scanned as PDF).
- <3> SHG23282 Interactive Resource/Online Database: Historic Environment Scotland. Canmore. Canmore ID 295451.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 4784 8432 (9m by 10m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM48SE |
| Civil Parish | SMALL ISLES |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/295451 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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