Barra, Castlebay, The Square
Commercial Premises (19th Century), Dwelling (19th Century), Kelp Store (19th Century)
Site Name Barra, Castlebay, The Square
Classification Commercial Premises (19th Century), Dwelling (19th Century), Kelp Store (19th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Bagh A' Chaisteil, Taigh Na Square, Top Shop
Canmore ID 170219
Site Number NL69NE 65
NGR NL 66631 98296
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/170219
- Council Western Isles
- Parish Barra
- Former Region Western Isles Islands Area
- Former District Western Isles
- Former County Inverness-shire
Probably early 19th century. 2 storeys with attic and central nepus gable. Harled. 2 doors; 3 windows to each level (all 4-pane sash and case windows) including 2 piended dormers. Apex stacks; straight skews; slate roof. 2 doors above forestair on rear wall. (Historic Scotland)
Miers notes the property was originally a kelp store adapted in the mid 19th century to form commercial premises with accomodation to upper floors.
