Tiree, Hynish, Lighthouse Shore Establishment, 1 Upper Square
Lighthouse Shore Station (19th Century)
Site Name Tiree, Hynish, Lighthouse Shore Establishment, 1 Upper Square
Classification Lighthouse Shore Station (19th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Keeper's House; Keepers Cottage
Canmore ID 157426
Site Number NL93NE 8.01
NGR NL 98496 39180
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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DP 162261
Oblique aerial view of Hynish, Tiree, looking NNW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
1/4/2013
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DP 371856
Historic building survey, W and S elevation with Signal Tower, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 371873
Historic building survey, Room 1a, Timber hooks on E wall, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 371877
Historic building survey, Room 9, S wall, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 048882
Cottages, view from SE
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2008
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DP 371853
Historic building survey, W elevation, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 371846
Historic building survey, Room 3, General shot of E area, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 371847
Historic building survey, Room 3, General shot of E area, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 371881
Historic building survey, Room 6, E wall, S side including fireplace F13, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 371993
Historic building survey, E elevation, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 048881
View of Cottages and signal tower at Hynish Lighthouse, view from South East.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/2008
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DP 162265
Oblique aerial view of Hynish, Tiree, looking S.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
1/4/2013
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DP 371855
Historic building survey, W elevation, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 371799
Historic building survey, Roof and masonry above front doors, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 371805
Historic building survey, House 1/2, Chimneys, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 371814
Historic building survey, Room 2, Downpipe opening, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 371816
Historic building survey, House 1/2, Detail of lead at base of chimneys, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 371817
Historic building survey, House 1/2, Detail of lead at base of chimneys, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 371832
Historic building survey, N water pump, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 371860
Historic building survey, Room 2, Door D5 on S wall, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 372001
Historic building survey, Room 2, Window W1 - Type 09, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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SC 581251
Tiree, Hynish, Harbour and Lighthouse Establishment, cottages. General view from South-East.
© RCAHMS
DP 162269
Oblique aerial view of Hynish, Tiree, looking W.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
1/4/2013
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 371813
Historic building survey, Room 5, Downpipe opening, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 371833
Historic building survey, N water pump, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 371835
Historic building survey, N water pump, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 371838
Historic building survey, Cast iron cover for S water cistern outside house 1, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 371866
Historic building survey, Room 2, W wall, centre including fireplace F1, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 371872
Historic building survey, Room 1a, Timber at top W side of gap through to room R2, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 371880
Historic building survey, Room 7, W wall, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 371884
Historic building survey, Room 6, E wall, centre including fireplace F13, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 371988
Historic building survey, W elevation, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 372005
Historic building survey, Room 3, Grate at door D6, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 162266
Oblique aerial view of Hynish, Tiree, looking NE.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
1/4/2013
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DP 162268
Oblique aerial view of Hynish, Tiree, looking NW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
1/4/2013
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DP 371809
Historic building survey, General shot of chimneys, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 371815
Historic building survey, Room 4, Join in lead at E side of roof, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 371836
Historic building survey, Lead catchment tank at base of downpipe outside house 1, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 371857
Historic building survey, W and S elevation with Signal Tower, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 371863
Historic building survey, Room 2, S wall, W side, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 371867
Historic building survey, Room 2, W wall, S side including fireplace F1 and door D4, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 371879
Historic building survey, Room 8, W wall including window W20, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 371994
Historic building survey, E elevation and signal tower, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 371997
Historic building survey, E elevation of House 1, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 162263
Oblique aerial view of Hynish, Tiree, looking SW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
1/4/2013
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DP 162264
Oblique aerial view of Hynish, Tiree, looking SW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
1/4/2013
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 371798
Historic building survey, General shot of roof and chimneys, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 371850
Historic building survey, Room 3, General shot of W area, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 371878
Historic building survey, Room 9, E wall including fireplace F14, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 371882
Historic building survey, Room 6, W wall including window W19, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 371991
Historic building survey, E elevation, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 371985
Historic building survey, E elevation, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
SC 2527299
Tiree, Hynish, Harbour and Lighthouse Establishment, cottages. General view from North-West.
1973
© RCAHMS
DP 371783
Historic building survey, General shot of roof and chimneys, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 371834
Historic building survey, Detail of lead tank inside N water pump, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 371841
Historic building survey, Room 4, Fireplace F2 on W wall, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 371851
Historic building survey, Room 3, General shot of W area, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 371864
Historic building survey, Room 2, S wall, E side including door D5, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 371883
Historic building survey, Room 6, N wall, E side including door D38, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 372002
Historic building survey, Room 3, Door D6, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 162262
Oblique aerial view of Hynish, Tiree, looking NW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
1/4/2013
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 162267
Oblique aerial view of Hynish, Tiree, looking NNW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
1/4/2013
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 371806
Historic building survey, House 1/2, Chimneys, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 371869
Historic building survey, Room 2, N wall, E side including gap to room R1a, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 371870
Historic building survey, Room 1b, N wall, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 371871
Historic building survey, Room 1a, Shelf on N wall, E end, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
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DP 371876
Historic building survey, Room 9, W wall including window W21, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 371885
Historic building survey, Room 6, E wall, S side including fireplace F13, Upper Square, Hynish, Argyll and Bute
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
1/2001
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
SC 2527288
Tiree, Hynish, Harbour and Lighthouse Establishment. General view of disused reservoir from North-West.
1973
© RCAHMS
- Council Argyll And Bute
- Parish Tiree
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Argyll And Bute
- Former County Argyll
Standing Building Recording (January 2001 - June 2001)
NL 9853 3918 (centre) Building recording of the Upper Square at Hynish (NMRS NL93NE 8) was commissioned in advance of the refurbishment of the buildings. The Upper Square forms part of the shore station associated with Skerryvore lighthouse which is located some 12.5 miles offshore to the SSW. The shore station was built as a work base which was in use during the construction of the lighthouse. Following the completion of the lighthouse the shore establishment functioned as a base for the lightkeepers employed at Skerryvore and their families. The Upper Square was constructed around 1841-42 as accommodation for the lightkeepers and their families and was occupied as such for a period of 50 years. Since that time some modifications have been made to the building, primarily in the latter part of the 20th century, but many original features still survive.
Full report lodged with the NMRS.
Sponsor: A R P Lorimer for the Hebridean Trust
L Baker and T Holden 2001.
