Description

Dated 1797 (Simpson). Large, classifically detailed, quadrangular steading, with 2-stage rusticated ashlar fronted tower and birdcage bellcote over vehicular entrance pend. Square and pinned rubble with rubble base course and granite ashlar dressings.

S range;

S ELEVATION: pedimented tower to centre with ashlar belfry. Tall segmentally arched pend at ground with keystone, Venetian window above. Keystoned Bull's-eye window to corniced pediment, 2-stage belfry with blind bull's-eye to base with rusticated quoins, ogee roof and ball finial to bellcote.

Symmetrical, 2-storey, 4-bay, ranges flanking, with wooden lean-to additions to right. Windows at ground floor, smaller to granery/hayloft, piended roof.

N range;

N ELEVATION: segmentally arched pend to centre with keystone. Flanking ranges detailed as above; modern slapping, and corrugated iron outbuilding adjoining to E.

(COURTYARD): tower with 2 windows at 1st floor, wallhead stack above. Segmental arched cart-arches to E range, larger arch to left with moulded architraves to accommodate missing door. 2 small windows above the hayloft. Cattle courts with modern corrugated iron roof to W range.

3-pane, vertical glazing to 1st floor windows. Grey slates, coped

ashlar stacks; 2 stacks above pend to N.

Statement of Interest

According to Simpson, the steading is dated on the belfry; this is now difficult to see. Built by General Duff, who lived at Carnousie Castle 1790-1804, and was "enclosing his mains" in 1792 (OSA). The castle to the E is listed separately.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17780230

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Recommended Books

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  A Buying and Owning a Listed Building: A Brief Guide
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  Essex: Buildings of England Series (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Surrey (The Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas and Monuments
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  Staffordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Warwickshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)