Cava, The Lodge
House (Period Unassigned), Platform (20th Century), Trench (20th Century)
Site Name Cava, The Lodge
Classification House (Period Unassigned), Platform (20th Century), Trench (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Military Installations
Canmore ID 81835
Site Number ND39NW 105
NGR ND 3254 9982
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/81835
- Council Orkney Islands
- Parish Orphir
- Former Region Orkney Islands Area
- Former District Orkney
- Former County Orkney
ND39NW 105 3254 9982
The Lodge comprises a single structure:
(a) Unusual foundation remains suggest long, narrow, extensive main hall/parlour (Room II) with stove at north end. Other living areas (Rooms I and III) at opposing sides to south and north respectively. Each partitioned and each with fire area(s) and bay windows. Rooms IV and V appear to be of lean-to construction. Extensive use of cemented stone sleeper foudations. Structure built using drystone walling with some brick and concrete around windows. Extensive external rendering.
Associated features:
(b) Concrete platform c 10 x 4m situated approx. at centre of northern boundary wall. Long axis approx. E/W. Military.
(c) Dugout c 3 x 1.5m and 0.5m deep situated approx. at centre of southern boudary wall. Slight evidence of original banking of earth and turf. Military.
J R Hunter.
