MHG54046 - Barn, Brae Edge, Castletown

Summary

A barn, shown with its own access way on 1st edition Ordnance Survey mapping.

Type and Period (1)

  • BARN (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The barn, probably representing only a third of the size of the barn shown on 1st edition Ordnance Survey mapping, is to be demolished. Andrew Puls photographed the structure on a site visit in May 2010. The building is constructed of Caithness flag stone, with a slate roof heavily overgrown with ivy. <1>

On the 1st edition OS the building is shown with its own access way leading to the main road. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred ND 1809 6727 (67m by 52m) Estimated from sources
Map sheet ND16NE
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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