Building record MAB14336 - SEATOWN OF CULLEN
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Summary
Seatown of Cullen, antedates the new town of Cullen.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5079 6719 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ56NW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Cullen |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Seatown of Cullen, antedates the new town of Cullen. In 1762 there were 29 houses, by 1818 this number had considerably increased and remain relatively unaltered, though majority now date from mid to later 19th century. These are usually taller with either masonry or canted tripartite dormers. Of the 200 properties in seatown 180 are B-listed.
Period Notes
Inverculan recorded in 1617; 29 houses by 1762, by 1818 house numbers considerably increased; Methodist church 1900; new sea wall and seafront road 1953; first formal harbour 1736.
Author unknown, , PRESS & JOURNAL, 16/03/84 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1416.
May 20 1986 , FS 23-4, FS 23-4 (Ground Photograph). SAB31027.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, CULLEN BURGH 95-247 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ56NW0039;
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Record last edited
Aug 16 2012 12:27PM
