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
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/71706
- Council Orkney Islands
- Parish Walls And Flotta
- Former Region Orkney Islands Area
- Former District Orkney
- Former County Orkney
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.