Description

Mid to later 19th century. Single storey, 6-bay (3-3) pair of cottages, with late 19th century addition to rear. Lightly painted rubble. Red sandstone protruding cills. In derelict condition.

S (PRINCIPAL) ELEVATION: doors in penultimate bays; windows in remaining bays.

N ELEVATION: piend-roofed addition adjoined at centre, with windows to E and W, and brick quoins.

E and W elevations gabled and blank.

Remains of sash and case windows, originally with plate glass glazing. Red sandstone coped skews. Painted rubble gablehead stacks to E and W, and ridge stack at centre; brick ridge stack to piended block. Small grey slates. Octagonal can to E.

Statement of Interest

The Cottages are situated to the north-west of Carscreugh Castle which is listed separately and is a Scheduled Monument. The Cottages are listed because of their proximinity to Carscreugh Castle and as good examples of a traditional type.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q56622420

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Recommended Books

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  Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas and Monuments
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  London 3: North West: North West v. 3 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  For the Record
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  Old House Handbook 2 Books Bundle Collection (Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair,Old House Eco Handbook: A Practical Guide to Retrofitting for Energy-Efficiency & Sustainability)
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  The Shredded Chef: 120 Recipes for Building Muscle, Getting Lean, and Staying Healthy
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  Gloucestershire 2: The Vale and The Forest of Dean: Vale and Forest of Dean Pt. 2 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)