Description

Early 19th century with later alterations; in use as kennel 1997. 2 storey, 2-bay rectangular-plan former beater's cottage with single storey, 4- and 3 bay wings to outer left and right respectively. Whitewashed harl to front and sides (render repairs and exposed rubble in parts); harl-pointed rubble to rear (predominantly whinstone). Overhanging eaves; margins slightly raised at centre; flush cills.

S (ENTRANCE) ELEVATION: central block with boarded timber door in bay to outer right; single window aligned at 1st floor; single windows at both floors in bay off-set to left of centre. Left wing with boarded timber doors in 2 central bays; single window in bay to outer right; small window in bay to outer left. Right wing with boarded timber door off-set to left of centre; flanking single windows.

E (SIDE) ELEVATION: single storey wing with small window off set to left of centre.

N (REAR) ELEVATION: irregularly fenestrated.

W (SIDE) ELEVATION: not seen 1997.

Predominantly 12-pane glazing in timber sash and case windows to front; blocked windows at rear. Modern profiled sheeting roof; harled ridge stack surmounting right wing; circular cans.

INTERIOR: not seen 1997.

Statement of Interest

Originally associated with the Duke of Roxburgh's Old Shooting Lodge which, prior to its demolition in the late 1980s, was situated to its SE. According to the Ordnance Survey Name Book, compiled in the 1850s for Longformacus Parish, the shooting lodge was a "...large and substantially-built dwelling house with a thatched roof, carriage houses, stabling and other offices; also a small farm steading and newly-built herds' cottages." Despite its replacement roof, the remaining cottage has retained traditional details such as its sash and case windows, boarded timber doors and overhanging eaves. Owned by Roxburgh Estates.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q56617180

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Recommended Books

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  Sussex: East with Brighton and Hove (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Building Small Projects (New Best of Fine Woodworking)
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  England's Post-War Listed Buildings
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990: Updated version