Description

Early 19th century. 2 storeys, 3 bays; central door with segmental headed pend (later doors) to L. Squared whinstone with raised sandstone margins; droved tabbed surrounds; eaves course.

N (REAR) ELEVATION: 2-storey and basement; central square stair tower with door to ground; flanking doors to basement; 2 bays to L, 1 to R. Random whinstone rubble; sandstone margins; remains of harl.

UPVC replacing timber sash and case windows; 1 remaining original 12-pane timber sash and case window to rear. Grey slates; straight skews; coped ashlar end stacks; circular clay cans to R stack.

INTERIOR: part seen (2003); turnpike stair.

Statement of Interest

A typical early 19th century house with pend for a carriage. The building material is distinctive and there are a number of whinstone buildings in the town including 33-35, 37, 39-41 Eglinton Street and the return of 15-19 Main Street (all separately listed). Whinstone was quarried in many areas outside Beith particularly to the N and E, and at Barrmill but is a relatively uncommon domestic building material in Ayrshire (though often seen in the Borders), and is more usually employed for road construction due to its immense hardness.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q56606600

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Recommended Books

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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair
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  Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Wiltshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Georgian Style and Design for Contemporary Living
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  Staffordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)