Description

Pair adjoining traditional Dalriadic-type cottages, part of the originalcrofting township . North-facing, part of an L-plan lay-out at SE end of group. Built probably late 18th/early 19th centruy. Each cottage 3 bays with centre/near-centre door. Cottage nearest N has small modern porch, is shorter than the adjoining house and is set at a slightly lower level, though corrugated-iron roof replacing original thatch is continuous. Walls are whitewashed rubble; end and centre common stacks; boarded doors, 4-pane sashes. Also windows at rear.

Statement of Interest

Cottage nearest north may post-date its neighbour or may be partially rebuilt on older shell; near wall of the former cottage is vertical, while rear wall of the latter has a pronounced batter.

B group with other listed cottages at Ichrachan.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q56616198

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Recommended Books

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  Bedfordshire, Huntingdonshire, and Peterborough (Pevsner Architectural Guides): Written by Charles O'Brien, 2014 Edition, Publisher: Yale University Press [Hardcover]
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  Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes (For Pros By Pros)
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  Somerset: North and Bristol: 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: Updated version
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  Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Surrey (The Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)