MHG53671 - Public Urinal, Golspie Inn

Summary

A public urinal, probably built as part of the Inn complex in 1808.

Type and Period (1)

PUBLIC CONVENIENCE (19th Century to 20th Century - 1801 AD to 2000 AD)

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None recorded

Full Description

Research by Michael Simpson, a participant on a Community Timelines course, run by ARCH, in 2010. The urinal was probably built as part of the Golspie Inn complex in 1808. It survives as a simple refuge with no fittings or water supply, situated between the In coach house and the steep bank behind, its stonework being continuous with the retaining wall. <2>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG24857 Collection/Catalogue/Gazetteer: ARCH and Invidual Participants. 08/2010. Additional information on a number of sites, contributed by participants in ARCH Community Timeline Courses in Evanton and Golspie. Yes. Digital. CT-G6 Michael Simpson.

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Location

Grid reference	NC 8394 0051 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet	NC80SW
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish	GOLSPIE

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Part of: The Sutherland Arms Hotel, Old Bank Street, Golspie (Building) (MHG17078)

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External Links (1)

https://canmore.org.uk/site/331550/golspie-inn-urinal (Link to online HES Canmore record)

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