MHG55086 - Auldearn Parish School
Summary
The old parish school which dates from the late 17th century and which closed in 1896.
Type and Period (4)
- SCHOOL (Built, 17th Century - 1650 AD? to 1693 AD?)
- SCHOOL (In use, 17th Century to 19th Century - 1693 AD? to 1896 AD)
- CARPENTERS WORKSHOP (In use, 20th Century - 1901 AD? to 1950 AD?)
- HOUSE (In use, 20th Century to 21st Century - 1950 AD? to 2100 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The old parish school was in use from at least 1693, when documents talk of the roof falling in, and its rethatching in 1696. The school closed in 1896 and was sold at public auction for £260 around the turn of the century. It was a carpenter's workshop, and then divided into three dwelling houses around 1950.
Information from Malvina Taylor and Marie MacLeod.
George Bain 1898. History of the Parish of Auldearn
Centenary Auldearn Primary School 1896-1996: One hundred years of school life. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 9202 5545 (13m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH95NW |
| Civil Parish | AULDEARN |
| Geographical Area | NAIRN |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/320652/auldearn-parish-school (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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