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- Canmore:
- CROMARTY, BRAEHEAD, ICE HOUSE
- Historic Scotland:
- HS Reference No 23564
General Details and Location
Category
AT RISK
Name of Building
Icehouse
Other Name(s)
Address
Braehead, Cromarty
Locality
Postcode
Planning Authority
Divisional Area
Reference No
2903
Listing Category
C
OS Grid Ref
NH 78881 67560
Location Type
Small Town
HS Reference No
23564
Description
Single-vaulted commercial icehouse, rubble-built with stugged ashlar skews and a turf roof. (Historic Scotland)
Would have been utilised for the cold storage of salmon before stocks were dispatched for market.
Would have been utilised for the cold storage of salmon before stocks were dispatched for market.
Building Dates
Early 19th century
Architects
Unknown
Category of Risk and Development History
Condition
Poor
Category of Risk
Low
Exemptions to State of Risk
Field Visits
May 1997
, July 2002, 18/6/2012, 26/6/2013
, July 2002, 18/6/2012, 26/6/2013
Development History
May 1997: External inspection reveals the icehouse to be unused and in disrepair.
July 2002: External inspection reveals no change.
July 2002: External inspection reveals no change.
18 June 2012: External inspection finds the building overgrown on three sides. The main entrance on the west elevation is barely visible. Part of the coping has been lost on the east elevation. Moved to At Risk.
26 June 2013: External inspection finds no significant change from the previous site visit. The site may be in partial use as storage space.
23 February 2024: Desk-based assessment suggests the building remains At-Risk.
Availability
Current Availability
Unknown
Appointed Agents
Price
Occupancy
Vacant
Occupancy Type
N/A
Present/Former Uses
Name of Owners
Unverified see FAQ on ascertaining ownership
Type of Ownership
Unknown
Information Services
Additional Contacts/Information Source
Bibliography
Online Resources
Classification
Food and Drink Processing
Original Entry Date
14-MAY-97
Date of Last Edit
01/11/2013
