Description

1874 (dated) restoration and re-facing of circa 1790
hermitage. Single storey small rectangular-plan gabled
structure. Red sandstone rubble with polished dressings and
roll-moulded openings. Door and bipartite to south wall,
single window on east gable (all narrow, shouldered lights
with splayed cills). Gableted crow steps; skewputts on south
wall bear masonic motifs (1 uncarved); single small apex
stack; slate roof.
Interior: segmental-arched fireplace on west gable, corbel
set in wall above bearing heraldic device.
Enclosed by plain cast-iron railings.

Statement of Interest

Built by Captain Rober Riddel of Friars Carse (then known as

Glenriddel) as a retreat both he and Robert Burns might use

when the latter lived nearby, at Ellisland. "Restoration" by

Thomas Nelson of Friars Carse. Burns inscribed a verse on one

of the window panes (now removed for safe keeping).

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Burns Hermitage, Friar's Carse at Wikipedia
• Wikidata Q17796528

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Recommended Books

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  Worcestershire Revised Edition (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  The Listed Buildings and Other Principal Structures at the Royal Gunpowder Mills Waltham Abbey
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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  Churches: An Architectural Guide (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Introductions)
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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings