MHG9771 - East Brora, Victoria Road, 1-10 Railway Terrace
Summary
A terrace of 10 brick buildings, erected by the 3rd Duke of Sutherland for his workers.
Type and Period (1)
- TERRACED HOUSE (Built, 19th Century - 1875 AD to 1875 AD)
Protected Status
Full Description
Dated 1875. Terrace of 2-storey and attic, 2-bay houses; red brick with ashlar dressings (some painted). Symmetrical
façade, with paired round-headed and key-stoned entrances, each with moulded imposts and semi-circular fanlight;
flanking ground floor window; regular 1st floor fenestration; all windows with bracketted cills and 4-pane glazing (except no. 1). Single gabletted dormer to each house, faced with weather boarding and with bipartites. <1>
Ten Brora brick houses built by the 3rd Duke of Sutherland for his workers. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SHG2008 Text/Publication/Volume: Butt, J. 1967. The industrial archaeology of Scotland. 313.
- --- SHG364 Text/Manuscript: Calder, Sinclair B.. 1974. The Industrial Archaeology of Sutherland: A Scottish Highland Economy 1700-1900. The University of Strathclyde.
- <1> SHG24041 Dataset: Historic Scotland. Information Supplementary to the Statutory List (This information has no legal significance). Digital. HB Number 574.
- <2> 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 9059 0411 (21m by 50m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC90SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | CLYNE |
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External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB574 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/6970 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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