MHG9039 - Millwright's Shop, Strathpeffer Road, Dingwall
Summary
Works built 1965-6 for James Reid Millwrights, used by Bridgend Engineering Works 1994-2000. Now demolished.
Type and Period (1)
- WORKSHOP (Built, 20th Century - 1965 AD to 1966 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Bridgend Engineering Works, Strathpeffer Rd, Dingwall. Planning App 01/0073/FULRC Photos provided June 2003 with report, dates building to 1960s. Between 1904 & 1967 OS map existing structure was built, council records show partial completion 1965 with occupation March 1966. Building was occupied by James Reid & Sons Millwrights from 1967-1994 & by Bridgend Engineering until 2000 - see SMR file
Works built 1965-6 for James Reid Millwrights, used by Bridgend Engineering Works 1994-2000. A one-storey and attic rubble-built structure with roof-lights and a wiiden extension. This building is now demolished and the site is occupied by a housing development. <1>
Valerie Reid, daughter of a former owner, advises that only the mill dam was filled in to allow for the construction of this engineering works. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG23390 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Robinson, H.. 2007. Report on Archaeological Watching Brief: Phase II of housing development at Bridgend Court, Strathpeffer Road, Dingwall. Highland Heritage. 12/12/2007. Digital. p 6.
- <2> SHG22709 Text/Correspondence: Private individual. 2008-11. Feedback from website visitor. Yes. Digital. Valerie Reid, 13/07/2011.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5419 5931 (98m by 61m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH55NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | DINGWALL |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/12812 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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