Description

Large courtyard range of various dates. 1 and 2 storeys;

snecked, dressed red rubble and polished ashlar dressings.

Originally mid 19th century U-plan, re-modelled and extended,

Alexander Ross, 1874. Extensively re-cast in style of William

Flockhart, circa 1900. Of original mid 19th century U-plan

complex east block survives, of rubble with blocked

fenestration. Reconstruction of 1874: north side of square

with short screen walls and rusticated gate piers. West block re-modelled with dormerheads and service courts added.

Circa 1900. English Arts and Crafts. North and west range

rebuilt: gabled 2 storey with prominent battered chimney on

north face, mullioned and bipartite windows. Long south

single storey, 7 bay elevation with off centre advanced 2

storey shaped gable. Eastern 4 bays comprise stables with

crenellation and small mullioned windows; tall, battered

rectangular chimneys. Large squat drum tower SE corner with

conical roof, elaborately carved doorway and flanking window.

Slate roofs. Modern roof over court.

Statement of Interest

Later alterations have similarities of style particularly the

chimneys, with Grays Cottage, the Laundry and other English

Vernacular Revival buildings on the estate, in the style of

William Flockhart. Buildings now in use as estate workshops.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17815548

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Recommended Books

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  London 1: The City of London: City of London v. 1 (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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  Development and Design of Heritage Sensitive Sites: Strategies for Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
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  Setting up a Listed Building Heritage Partnership Agreement: Historic England Advice Note 5
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  Farrow & Ball How to Decorate: Transform your home with paint & paper
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  Churches: An Architectural Guide (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Introductions)