MHG56214 - Garage - Evanton, Kiltearn
Summary
A wartime garage noted by ARCH's Evanton Wartime Remains project in 2013.
Type and Period (1)
- GARAGE (Second World War - 1939 AD? to 1945 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A wartime garage was noted by ARCH's Evanton Wartime Remains project in 2013. A wooden building on the south side of Balconie Street was used by Kenny McKenzie who had the smiddy on the opposite side of the road. He used it for repairs to agricultural machinery, bicycles, motor bikes and petrol sales. In the 1930s it expanded to include a pump. The front of the garage became a showroom for bicycles which were crated to Novar station and then assembled in the workshop. Later it was used as a showroom for Triumph and Citroen cars, and tractors. In more recent times the building was used by Kitcheners, a showroom for kitchens. It was demolished around 10 years prior to this project. <1> <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG25830 Dataset/Database File: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2013. Evanton Wartime Remains. Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). Yes. MDB. Site 136.
- <2> SHG25880 Text/Publication/Article/Newspaper Article: Clark, J. 2004. From Horses to Houses - Ross-Shire Journal. Paper (Original).
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6065 6599 (23m by 24m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH66NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | KILTEARN |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- http://www.archhighland.org.uk/evanton-wartime-remains.asp (Link to ARCH project page)
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