MHG53002 - Corrugated iron shed, Brabsterdorran
Summary
A large corrugated iron shed that could have been a workshop or garage.
Type and Period (3)
- WORKSHOP? (Built, 20th Century - 1906 AD to 1969 AD)
- VILLAGE HALL? (Built, 20th Century - 1906 AD to 1969 AD)
- GARAGE? (Built, 20th Century - 1906 AD to 1969 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
This building is included in the Caithness Redundant Buildings Inventory as an example of a freestanding corrugated iron structure, which are not common in Caithness compared with other parts of North Highland. "Near to the crossroads at Brabsterdorran there is a large corrugated iron shed with its walls propped up with timber shoring to prevent the roof from spreading, that could have been a workshop, or garage." <1>
The building is first depicted on the 5th edition Ordnance Survey map c.1969. <2><3>
It has been suggested that it may have been built as the original United Free Church, but the evidence does not support this (see MHG37092). <4><5>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SHG23751 Text/Report: Wright, A P K. 2008. Caithness Redundant Buildings Inventory. The North Highland Initiative. . Digital. p 85, photo.
- <2> SHG23362 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1906. Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 25 inch map: Caithness. Digital.
- <3> SHG23419 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1964-73. Ordnance Survey 25 inch map: Epoch 5a. Digital.
- <4> SHG23297 Verbal Communication: Tilbury, S. Comment by Sylvina Tilbury, HER Officer.
- <5> SHG24247 Image/Photograph(s): Tilbury, S. 2009-11. Photographs by Sylvina Tilbury, HER Officer. Colour. . Digital. 21/08/2009.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 2306 6076 (19m by 29m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND26SW |
| Civil Parish | BOWER |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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