Description

Early 19th century 2-storey 3-bay house, extended on flanks by addition of 3-stage tower and 2-storey piend-roofed wing, apparently in later 19th century. Whinstone with granite dressings. South Elevation: original house at centre, columned doorpiece in centre bay, regular fenestration flanking and above; crenellated parapet over centre bay and outer bays gabled with attic windows and crowsteps (probably later 19th century additions). Tower flanking to right, advanced; jetted parapet, irregular fenestration. 2 advanced bays of taller piend-roofed wing to left with windows to each floor. Various service projections at rear. Interior not seen (1990). Plate glass glazing pattern (ground floor) and 12-pane (1st floor), 8-pane to 2nd floor of tower, in sash and case windows. Coped granite stacks with square cans. Slate roof.

Statement of Interest

Known as Killiemore on the 1850 Ordnance Survey map, the house changed its name to Kirkchrist House between 1894 and 1907 resuming the name Killiemore in the mid 1970's. The tower is clad in greenery which extends over the centre bays of the house. A water gauge indicating level of water in tank, can be found on rear gable wing.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q56624052

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Recommended Books

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  Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas and Monuments
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  For the Record
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  Period property manual, victorian house manual 2 books collection set by ian rock
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990: Updated version
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  London 1: The City of London: City of London v. 1 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Cork: City and County (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Ireland)