Description

17th and 18th century, reconstructed Archibald Simpson c.

1836-39 as symmetrical neo-Jacobean mansion of 3-storeys with

2-storey advance pavilions and centre porch to S.W.

Reconstructed 1934-7 W.L. Duncan to requirements of Lady

Doris Duff, top storey of main block removed, Simpson's

balancing S.E. pavilion and porch demolished, main staircase

removed, new N.W. entrance and neo-Georgian main staircase at

entrance hall. Good Simpson woodwork and some earlier chimneypieces. interior otherwise much altered, interest now chiefly confined to

W. pavilion. Dated 1625, datestone not in original position, roof remodelled and angle turrets raised by Simpson: Very fine

balustraded external stair to 1st floor, ground floor vaulted. Rubble-built with cherry cocking.

Statement of Interest

Note: at the S.W. front a dismantled 17th century lectern

sundial with a fine damaged openwork baluster; base missing.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Meldrum House at Wikipedia
• Wikidata Q17775610

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Recommended Books

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  Suffolk: East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Yorkshire: York and the East Riding (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Yorkshire West Riding: Sheffield and the South (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Suffolk: West: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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  Old House Care and Repair