Description

Earlier 19th century extensive improvement steading with
mid century additions, incorporating late 18th century
farmhouse. Random rubble with pink and grey ashlar
dressings, droved for mid 19th century work.
Granary formed by conversion of 18th century farmhouse
at N, with irregular openings, some blocked, and
extensions to E and W. 2 cattle courts abutting the
external N range at E with covered feeding areas of
pantiled pitch roof with cast-iron and timber columns,
and segmental archways to N range. Additional gabled
granary projecting to N of falling ground at W. Cartshed
with cast-iron columns at W, and later cartshed to S at
E with 6 segmental archways with chamfered arrises,
outer archways with sliding machinery doors. Large open
cattle court at centre to E and asbestos covered court
to S at centre, both with ashlar pyramid capped
gatepiers and enclosed by ranges to certain elevations.
Pantile and grey slate roofs. Stone troughs.

Statement of Interest

Currently in state of neglect (1987). Listed category B

for early and extensive composition, and as surviving

example of impact of agricultural improvements.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17801441

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Recommended Books

• 
  London 6: Westminster (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England): Westminster v. 6
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  Drawing up a Local Listed Building Consent Order: Historic England Advice Note 6
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  Devon (Pevsner Buildings of England)
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  Period Property Manual (New Ed)
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  This Old House: Restoring, Rehabilitating, and Renovating an Older House
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  Hertfordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)