MHG52545 - Roadside Cottage, Thrumster
Summary
Former crofthouse with attached byre.
Type and Period (2)
- CROFTHOUSE (Built, 18th Century to 19th Century - 1750 AD to 1872 AD)
- BYRE (Built, 18th Century to 19th Century - 1750 AD to 1872 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Roofed crofthouse with attached byre depicted on the 1st edition 25" OS map <1>. The building is single storey with slate roof and harled walls. A small stone-built store is attached to the north-east gable wall. It has been subdivided to form two properties, possibly in the 1970-80's and currently stands empty. Planning consent has been granted to refurbish and extend the building <2> <3>.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG23773 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-3. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Caithness (surveyed 1870-72). Digital.
- <2> SHG24148 Image/Photograph(s): Renwick, D A. 03/2009. Photographs of Roadside Cottage, Thrumster. Colour. . Digital.
- <3> SHG23286 Verbal Communication: Puls, A. Comment by Andrew Puls, HC Archaeologist.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 33286 44609 (15m by 24m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND34SW |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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