Description

David and Thomas Stevenson, 1862.
Short tower rising from SE end bay of south facing double pile
2-storey, 3-bay rectangular building combining Keeper's
dwelling. Tower rises above eaves angles with triangular
chamfer resulting in octagonal base for light drum encircled by
wallhead parapet with cast-iron railing. All harled with
contrasting painted margins.
Off-centre 1st floor entrance with narrow flanking window and
reached by forestair with rubble balustrade. Symmetrical
fenestration to 3-bay rear (north) elevation; lying pane
glazing; corniced end stacks; slate roofs. Enclosed by roughly
coped whitewashed rubble wall.

Statement of Interest

Unusual lighthouse. Modern Keeper's House to SW not included in

listing.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Holburn Head Lighthouse at Wikipedia
• Wikidata IDs Q17830076 Q28465955

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Recommended Books

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  Wiltshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Old House Care and Repair
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  County Durham (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England) by Elizabeth Williamson Nikolaus Pevsner(1983-03-11)
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  Harrow on the Hill: A photographic portrayal of listed buildings and structures (Historic Buildings Picture Guides)
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  The green guide for historic buildings: how to improve the environmental performance of listed and historic buildings
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects, Supplement 2014