MHG17143 - The Barracks, Bighouse, Melvich, Thurso
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NC86SE0026 Bighouse, house, garden walls and gatepiers
NC86SE0027 Bighouse, walled garden and pavilion
NC86SE0028 Bighouse, icehouse
NC86SE0040 Bighouse, steading
JHooper, 20/09/2001
The building was used as a barracks and mustering point for the Reay Fencible Highland Regiment of Foot (Mackay's Highlanders). <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 8909 6476 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC86SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | FARR |
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External Links (3)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB7161 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- http://www.buildingsatrisk.org.uk/BAR/detail.aspx?sctID=1431 (Buildings at Risk register entry)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/93228 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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