MHG9765 - Lower Brora, Icehouse
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Type and Period (1)
- ICEHOUSE (19th Century to Second World War - 1820 AD to 1939 AD)
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Full Description
NC90SW 7 9076 0395
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The Industrial Archaeology of Sutherland (A Scottish Highland Economy 1700-1900, p.245) - Sinclair B Calder, 1974
J Aitken : 19/2/2004 <1>
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(Location cited as NC 908 039). Ice-house, built c. 1820. A vaulted stone chamber, earth-covered. <2>
Upstanding and well preserved icehouse very similar in design to the one located in Helmsdale. <3>
From 1820-1939, the ice house kept salmon cool in summer. In winter, blocks of ice were cut from Loch Brora and dropped down a stone chute into the vault. <4>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SHG364 Text/Manuscript: Calder, Sinclair B.. 1974. The Industrial Archaeology of Sutherland: A Scottish Highland Economy 1700-1900. The University of Strathclyde. 245.
- <2> SHG2332 Text/Publication/Volume: Hume, J R. 1977. The industrial archaeology of Scotland 2: The Highlands and Islands. Paper (Original). 310.
- <3> SHG24912 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Sneddon, D, Gheorghiou, D, Hansom, J and Shearer, I. 03/2010. East Sutherland Coastal Zone Assessment survey: Data Structure Report. Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). 12/9/10. Digital. Site 258.
- <4> SHG25096 Text/Publication/Leaflet: Clyne Heritage Society. c.2007. The Brora Village Trail: Uncover Brora's secret heritage. Paper (Original).
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 9076 0395 (14m by 17m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC90SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | CLYNE |
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Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB573 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/6978 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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