MHG16838 - Old Jail, Bank Street, Portree
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Type and Period (1)
- PRISON (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
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NG44NE 34 Grid Ref.: NG4814 4359
Source: O/S Map 1:2500, 1966.
Converted building (from old jailhouse to Tourist Info Centre) facing towards southern end of Somerled Square where it meets Bridge Road.
ARCHITECT: James Gillespie Graham
REFERENCE:
SCOTTISH RECORD OFFICE:
Dispute concerning the adequacy of Portree Jail.
Letter from John M Murray.
He enclosed a letter from Mr Gillespie concerning the Jail. The plan of it is in The Book of Drawings in Mr Dick's custody and if the Sheriff looks at it he will be able to judge for himself, the jail's adequacy.
1802 GD 221/15/1
The condition of the Jail.
The Sheriff-Substitute's report.
1802 GD 221/68/22
Expense of building a new Jail 1800 - 1802.
Note that the cost amounted to 511.12.5 (pounds)
Account of Expenditure by Lord Macdonald on Public Buildings 1800 - 1814.
Rendered by James Gillespie, Architect.
1815 GD 221/28/2
Upkeep of the new Jail. Memo suggest the setting up of a fund by the County.
1801 GD 221/23/1
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 4833 4345 (13m by 11m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG44SE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | PORTREE |
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External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB13936 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/99359 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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