MHG54271 - Coachhouse, Shielbridge House
Summary
The former coachhouse to Shielbridge House, now in use as a generator shed.
Type and Period (2)
- (Former Type) GAZEBO? (20th Century - 1901 AD? to 2000 AD?)
- COACH HOUSE (19th Century - 1900 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A building, with crow stepped gables, two depressed arches and a cupola, with slate roof. Presumably positioned to look out over part of the walled garden at Shielbridge House. Possible gazebo. <1>
According to the Buildings at Risk register this was the former coach house for Shielbridge House with crowstepped gables and a lantern tower bellcote. The building rises to a single storey with a crenellated parapet and a steeply pitched slate roof. The front elevation features large round-arched vehicle entrances, that to the centre surmounted by a shaped pediment. Shielbridge House has now been demolished. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 6728 6906 (10m by 16m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM66NE |
| Civil Parish | ARDNAMURCHAN |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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External Links (2)
- http://www.buildingsatrisk.org.uk/BAR/detail.aspx?sctID=1638 (Buildings at Risk register entry)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/319044/shielbridge-house-coachhouse (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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