MHG53672 - Toilet in grounds of Dunrobin Castle
Summary
A toilet was built over Meg's Burn in the vegetable gardens of Dunrobin Castle.
Type and Period (1)
- TOILET (20th Century - 1901 AD to 2000 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Research by Michael Simpson, a participant in a Community Timelines course, run by ARCH in 2010. A toilet was built over Meg's Burn in the vegetable gardens of Dunrobin Castle for use by gardeners. Meg's Burn was diverted to run through the gardens, and the toilet then built over the burn. It retains its wooden plank seat. <1>, <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <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-G7 Michael Simpson.
- <2> SHG24858 Image/Photograph(s): Private individuals. 2010. Photographs submitted by participants in ARCH Community Timeline course in Evanton and Golspie. Colour digital. Yes. Digital. CT-G7 Michael Simpson.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | NC 8502 0064 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC80SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | GOLSPIE |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/331551/dunrobin-castle-kitchen-garden (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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