Description

18th century in present form, originally circa 1650; lower extension to NE. Good little-altered example of early 2-storey, 3-bay, rectangular-plan house with piended window heads breaking eaves, later small outshot at rear. Harl with deep-set openings.

FURTHER DESCRIPTION: symmetrical SE (entrance) elevation with 2-leaf panelled timber door and 4-part fanlight at centre, tiny window above; flanking bays with windows at each floor, those to 1st floor windows breaking eaves. Single 1st floor window to centre at rear.

6- and 8-pane glazing patterns in replacement timber sash and case and top-opening windows. Graded grey slates with stone ridge. Coped harled stacks with evidence of thackstanes some cans; broad ashlar-coped skews.

INTERIOR: simple interior with low ceilings, panelled doors and shutters, and timber fire surrounds. Barhole and bar behind door.

Statement of Interest

Auchmore is a traditional building of some quality. Its fine little-altered condition adds to its rarity as an early example with distinguishing widely spaced bays. Sited on a gentle hillside overlooking the former settlement of Milltown it was 'formerly the dower house of Allargue which is of similar date but embedded in mid 19th century additions' (Shepherd).

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17780017

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Recommended Books

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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of History Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  Dorset (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990: Updated version
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  London 3: North West: North West v. 3 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  London 4: North: North v. 4 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes (For Pros By Pros)