MHG52794 - Site of Public Hall, Embo
Summary
Late C19 corrugated iron public hall, now demolished.
Type and Period (3)
- PUBLIC HALL (Built, 19th Century to 20th Century - 1874 AD to 1904 AD)
- PUBLIC HALL (Demolished, 21st Century - 2007 AD to 2008 AD)
- WAR MEMORIAL (Modern - 1901 AD to 2100 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Late C19 public hall. Single storey corrugated iron building with a flat roofed extension, also of corrugated iron, projecting from the south-west corner. All windows are arched. A small pitched roof entrance porch flanked by two arched windows with a circular window above projects from the north facing gable. Decorative timber barge boarding adorns the roof edge at both gables. The building has been demolished <1>.
A war memorial brass plaque hung inside the hall. It has been placed into storage.
Information from RCAHMS (AKK) 3 July 2014.
Sources/Archives (3)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | NH 8166 9270 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH89SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DORNOCH |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/340835/embo-hall-street-village-hall (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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