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Barking House, Lochranza
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- ARRAN, LOCHRANZA, BARKING HOUSE
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General Details and Location
Category
AT RISK
Name of Building
Barking House
Other Name(s)
Address
Lochranza
Locality
Postcode
Planning Authority
Divisional Area
Reference No
5977
Listing Category
B
OS Grid Ref
NR 93680 50306
Location Type
Rural Settlement
HS Reference No
13456
Description
Single storey and attic, rectangular-plan barking house. Grey and red rubble, slate roof. Doors and windows missing. End stacks.
The building was used by herring fishers for treatment to their nets. Nets were immersed in a tannin-rich bark extract, 'cutch', obtained from India, which strengthened them and increased their density and weight. The building is in a dilapidated condition (1993). Remains of a further barking house at Catacol contain boilers.(Historic Scotland).
The building was used by herring fishers for treatment to their nets. Nets were immersed in a tannin-rich bark extract, 'cutch', obtained from India, which strengthened them and increased their density and weight. The building is in a dilapidated condition (1993). Remains of a further barking house at Catacol contain boilers.(Historic Scotland).
Building Dates
Mid 19th century
Architects
Category of Risk and Development History
Condition
Ruinous
Category of Risk
High
Exemptions to State of Risk
Field Visits
8/10/2014, 05/11/2019
Development History
8 October 2014: External inspection finds the building now in ruinous condition with only a small section of roof remaining and all internal timberwork removed.
1 August 2016: A member of the public advises the building continues to deteriorate: the roof is no entirely collapsed.
5 November 2019: External inspection shows that the building continues to deteriorate and is now completely roofless. Loose masonry and mortar. Chimney unstable - no mortar left in places.
Guides to Development
Conservation Area
Planning Authority Contact
PAC Telephone Number
01294 324319
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
Fishing
Original Entry Date
25-MAR-15
Date of Last Edit
08/04/2015
