MHG56557 - Two ruined buildings near Nybster Broch - Canisbay, Caithness
Summary
Two ruined buildings (one 19th century, the other 20th century) near Nybster Broch, Canisbay.
Type and Period (2)
- HUT? (19th Century - 1801 AD to 1900 AD)
- HUT? (20th Century - 1901 AD to 2000 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Located on the shoreline, below and east of the car park for access to the Broch of Nybster, are two ruined buildings. One appears on the 1st edition OS Map and so dates to, at latest, 1872. The other appears on the 2nd edition OS Map and so dates to, at latest, 1906. A long stone staircase has been constructed down the steep embankment to allow access to the buildings. This staircase appears on the 2nd edition OS Map and so dates to, at latest, 1906, as well.
Three photographs of the buildings were submitted prior to the year 2000 by an unknown individual. <1> <2> <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG14492 Image/Photograph(s): Highland Council. 2000?. Ruined buildings near Nybster broch: steps to reach the shore, facing west. Colour Slide; Digital Image. . Original & digital.
- <2> SHG14491 Image/Photograph(s): Highand Council. 2000?. Ruined buildings near Nybster broch: from above, facing south east. Colour Slide; Digital Image. . Original & digital.
- <3> SHG14490 Image/Photograph(s): Highland Council. 2000?. Ruined buildings near Nybster broch: from above, facing east. Colour Slide; Digital Image. . Original & digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3705 6348 (13m by 18m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND36SE |
| Civil Parish | CANISBAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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