Description

Architect probably Sir Robert Smirke, circa 1831. Stables,
single storey with lofts, built around large quadrangular
courtyard; fine Classical east range, with round-arched
central pend, built of polished red ashlar (remainder
rubble-built). East elevation: 7 bays, articulated by
advanced central and outer bays with paired and clasping
pilasters supporting continuous entablature; barrel-vaulted
pend with pilastered jambs and lion keystone; architraved
12-pane sash windows pedimented or corniced: pedimented
flanks. Other ranges lower, that to north with ridge
ventilator: rear courtyard entrance to west. Segmental-arched
cart openings (some blocked) and square-headed doors and
windows to courtyard. Slate roofs.

Statement of Interest

Smirke is known to have done work at Terregles in 1831 (NMRS

index presumably the west porch and rear wing, which were in

a manner similar to this.

Terregles House now demolished.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17572020

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Recommended Books

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  Building Small Projects (New Best of Fine Woodworking)
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  Worcestershire Revised Edition (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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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)
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  This Old House: Restoring, Rehabilitating, and Renovating an Older House
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  Herefordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings