MHG5353 - Bernera Barracks, Glenelg
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Type and Period (1)
- BARRACKS (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
Full Description
NG81NW 5 8150 1973.
(NG 8150 1973) Bernera Barracks (NAT) (In Ruins)
OS 6"map, Inverness-shire, 2nd ed., (1902)
Bernera Barracks were constructed in 1722 (M E M Donaldson 1923) following the Risings of 1715 and 1719 (S Cruden 1960); a classic example of a standard Government type of smaller fort. Part of the material used was taken from a neighbouring broch. (M E M Donaldson 1923)
It was reduced in 1746 by the Jacobite army on its retreat to Scotland. (S Cruden 1960)
M E M Donaldson 1923; S Cruden 1960.
The buildings were scheduled in 1958.
As planned by the Board of Ordnance (plan no Z3/6a) except that the Guard House should be on the NW corner and the beer and bakehouse should be on the SE corner. In ruinous condition.
Visited by OS (R L) 5 October 1966.
The buildings were listed at Category A in 1971.
Bernera Barracks incorporate some interesting deviations from the design drawings, the most noticeable being the erection of angle towers at opposite corners to where they were intended to be. Neither the land surface nor soil conditions offer reasons for these alterations.
G Stell 1973.
Site photographed by Christine Yuil, 4/1999. See Hlinks.
J Aikten : 22/1/04
SKL/LOC Local Plan, Mar 1999: P45: 3.2.22. POLICY - 2.5.11.
J Aitken : 11/06/01.
A photograph of Bernera Barracks was submitted by Martin Briscoe in May 2011. <1>
The buildings were de-listed by Historic Environment Scotland in 2016 as part of the Dual Designations Project. They remain a Scheduled Monument. <2>
Sources/Archives (22)
- --- SHG12512 Image/Photograph(s): Benera Barracks.. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
- --- SHG2053 Text/Publication/Volume: Close-Brooks, J. 1986. Exploring Scotland's Heritage: The Highlands. 87, No. 36.
- --- SHG2085 Text/Publication/Volume: Cruden, S. 1960. The Scottish castle. 229, 235.
- --- SHG2132 Text/Publication/Volume: Donaldson, M E M. 1923. Wanderings in the Western Highlands and Islands. 2nd, rev.. 202-3.
- --- SHG2761 Text/Publication/Volume: Salmond, J B. 1938. Wade in Scotland. new, enl..
- --- SHG4090 Image/Photograph(s): B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG4566 Image/Photograph(s): B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG4567 Image/Photograph(s): B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG4568 Image/Photograph(s): B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG4569 Image/Photograph(s): B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG4570 Image/Photograph(s): B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG4585 Image/Photograph(s): B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG4586 Image/Photograph(s): B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG4587 Image/Photograph(s): B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG4588 Image/Photograph(s): B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG4589 Image/Photograph(s): B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG4590 Image/Photograph(s): B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG4591 Image/Photograph(s): B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG4592 Image/Photograph(s): B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG891 Text/Publication/Article: Stell, G. 1973. 'Highland garrisons 1717-23: Bernera Barracks', Post-Medieval Archaeol Vol. 7 1973, p.20-30. Post-Medieval Archaeol. 20-30. 20-30; plans, pl. I-V.
- <1> SHG25930 Image/Photograph(s): Briscoe, J M. 2011. Photographs of the Bernera Barracks, Glenelg. Colour digital. Yes. Digital.
- <2> SHG27442 Text/Designation Notification/List of Buildings: Jackson, L.. 2016. Notification of de-listing of military sites: Dual Designations Project. Historic Environment Scotland. 14/07/2016. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 8151 1974 (120m by 120m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG81NW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | GLENELG |
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External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM950 (View online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/11796 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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