Description

Circa 1830/40, Tudorised 1890. Single-storey granite
ashlar 2-window and centre door, 2 masonry dormers, 1 small
centre dormer. Diamond paned glass, broad eaves.
Reconstructed 1969.

Statement of Interest

The village square was laid out on the axis of the church by

Sir Archibald Grant in 1716 the centre of the square forming a

cattle pound for Banffshire drovers. The original houses were

clay-bound stone thatched with heather. The N.S.A. c XVII p.468 describes it as almost entirely rebuilt of late by the

proprietor. It was gradually Tudorised by Sir Arthur Grant

between 1889 and 1902

Re-categorised as C(S) from B for Group (2006). The listing relates specifically to the group interest of the subject. It applies, as always, to interior as well as exterior, as appropriate to building type.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q56621812

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Recommended Books

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  Harrow on the Hill: A photographic portrayal of listed buildings and structures (Historic Buildings Picture Guides)
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects, Supplement 2014
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  Cumbria: Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair
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  Kent: West and the Weald: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Sussex: West (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)