TACKSMANS HOUSE
A dwelling occupied by a tacksman, the chief leaseholder of a township who rented out land to sub-tenants.
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
> Domestic
>> Dwelling
>> House
>>> Farm Building
>>> House
>>> Tacksmans House
>>>> Tacksmans House
>>>> Tacksmans House
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| BLACKHOUSE | A dwelling comprising byre, barn and living quarters, with walls consisting of inner and outer dry stone facings with an insulating turf core. |
| BYRE DWELLING | A rectangular building of late- to post-medieval date, comprising a dwelling for people and accommodation for animals under one roof. Only use where there is evidence for both functions. |
| TOWNSHIP | A group of dwellings, associated farm buildings and land, held by two or more joint tenants usually working the land communally. |
