Description

Mid 18th century rectangular-plan house, large later 19th century additions partially demolished; the surviving fragments of which little merit.18TH CENTURY HOUSE: 2-storey and attic regular 5-bay front. render over rubble walling, rusticated granite quoins, raised margins. Modern part timber part glazed porch to ground; all single light windows, sash and case with 2-pane plate glass glazing. Moulded eaves cornice, central nepus gable with 2 attic windows with square-headed niche above. End skews, tall corniced end stacks, stack to nepus gable; concrete tile roof to front, slate to rear. Rear elevation painted rubble; many blocked and altered openings.

LATER 19TH CENTURY HOUSE: large 2-storey rambling gothic asymmetrical house formerly encasing the 18th century part, now partly demolished main fragment is to NW of earlier house. 2-storey, rubble with red sandstone margins and quoins.

Statement of Interest

Only the 18th century building is of significant interest. Remaining 19th century part partly derelict, partly inhabited. Several 19th century additions have been removed including a section bearing a heraldic panel which was returned to Glasgow Cathedral.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q56624054

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Recommended Books

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  Derbyshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Old House Eco Handbook: A Practical Guide to Retrofitting for Energy-Efficiency & Sustainability
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  Cambridgeshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Dorset (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Liverpool: Pevsner City Guide (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides)
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  Essex: Buildings of England Series (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)