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Auchtertyre, Poor House

Poor House (19th Century)

Site Name Auchtertyre, Poor House

Classification Poor House (19th Century)

Alternative Name(s) Cluarn; Tigh Bochd

Canmore ID 99480

Site Number NG82NW 38

NGR NG 84075 27437

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/99480

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  • Council Highland
  • Parish Lochalsh
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Skye And Lochalsh
  • Former County Ross And Cromarty

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Former Poorhouse (still known as Tigh Bochd), Alexander Ross, 1870 Strictly unadorned gabled range built at the expense of Sir Alexander Matheson, who also provided free fuel. Originally single ends, now in use as two private dwellings.

Taken from "Western Seaboard: An Illustrated Architectural Guide", by Mary Miers, 2008. Published by the Rutland Press http://www.rias.org.uk

Architecture Notes

Cottages built c.1870. Estate acquired by Sir Daniel Hamilton after 1918. - Information from Mary Miers 5.3.2001

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