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Fara, Thomson's Hill

Schoolhouse (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Fara, Thomson's Hill

Classification Schoolhouse (Period Unassigned)

Canmore ID 71706

Site Number ND39NW 46

NGR ND 3268 9568

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Orkney Islands
  • Parish Walls And Flotta
  • Former Region Orkney Islands Area
  • Former District Orkney
  • Former County Orkney

Archaeology Notes

ND39NW 46 3268 9568

Schoolhouse consisting of two structures.

Structure A. Single unit consisting of three rooms, room 1 (schoolroom), room II (kitchen) and room III (living room). Separate entrance for living area. Wood panelling on lower walling throughout interior. Mortared stone construction with external rendering. Slate-covered roof overgrown with ivy.

Structure B. Toilet structure with two units. Boys and Girls? Mortared stone construction with external rendering. Flat roof now lost.

J R Hunter, S J Dockrill and J I McKinley 1982.

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