MHG52642 - Site of house, Torcastle
Summary
The site of a house depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map c.1872.
Type and Period (1)
- HOUSE (Built, 19th Century - 1801 AD? to 1872 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A one and a half storey crofthouse depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map c.1872. <1>
The building was recently demolished prior to the construction of a replacement house. Photographs of the building prior to demolition were submtited to the HER as a requirement of planning consent. <2>
Photographs were contributed by Martin Briscoe in July 2011 via the Highland HER Flickr group.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SHG23810 Image/Photograph(s): Briscoe, J M. 2008-11. Information and photographs of various sites submitted by Martin Briscoe. Colour. Yes. Digital. via Flickr.
- <1> SHG23415 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1872. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Argyll. Digital.
- <2> SHG24265 Image/Photograph(s): Unknown. 2009. Photographs of Torcastle Cottage, Balvanie. Colour. . Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NN 13359 78748 (18m by 23m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NN17NW |
| Civil Parish | KILMALLIE |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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