Brettabister, Neap Old Manse
Manse (18th Century)
Site Name Brettabister, Neap Old Manse
Classification Manse (18th Century)
Alternative Name(s) North Nesting
Canmore ID 181683
Site Number HU55NW 3
NGR HU 50192 58267
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/181683
- Council Shetland Islands
- Parish Nesting
- Former Region Shetland Islands Area
- Former District Shetland
- Former County Shetland
HU55NW 3.00 50222 58356
HU55NW 3.01 50182 58278 Steading
HU55NW 3.02 50172 58294 Stable Range
Part of a group of former manse buildings, around courtyard to comprising 2-storey 3-bay principal block of rectangular plan to S, later 2-storey wing with 3-bay side elevations centring rear elevation of principal block and projecting to N; N range continuous as single storey 3-bay stable range; single storey 5-bay range disposed at right angle bounding N side of courtyard. Harled walls with droved sandstone ashlar margins to principal block, harl-pointed granite rubble walls with stugged sandstone dressings to N wing and later outbuildings.
In 1822, Samuel Hibbert referred to the Manse as being "on a site better adapted for a lighthouse". Despite its currently ruinous state, this is an interesting example of a manse with its substantial haa-like principal block and associated outbuildings. (Historic Scotland)
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