Building record MAB40737 - ROCK HALL
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Summary
Former fishing station, dating from the earlier 19th century, now in residential use.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 45911
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 7661 6491 (34m by 36m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO76SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | St. Cyrus |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Former fishing station, dating from the earlier 19th century, now in residential use. This former salmon fishing station is a rare survival, with ice house, upper and lower bothy, skipper's quarters and net store. The two storey, 4-bay fishing station is built of tooled rubble, whitewashed, with polished margins and long and short quoins. There is an ice house below. The lower bothy is dated 1835, the two chamber ice house is dated 1842. RCAHMS conducted a photographic survey of Rock Hall Fishing Station during May 1999. It has since been converted for use as holiday accommodation.
Period Notes
Lower bothy dated 1835, ice house dated 1842
Author unknown, , PRESS & JOURNAL, 03/02/15 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1416.
Aug 25 1999 , UNK-GR-13-05-117 -119, UNK-GR-13-05-117 -119 (Ground Photograph). SAB20766.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 45911;
- NMR Card Number: NO76SE9;
- NRHE Numlink: 175793;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO76SE0008;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB45911 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/175793 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 24 2025 3:13PM
