Description

Late 18th century; later alterations. Staggered row of 3 single storey, 4-bay weavers' cottages. Painted harl. Identical original composition to each cottage.

S (PRINCIPAL) ELEVATION: pair of windows in left bay; door in 3rd bay; single window in end bay to right; cottages 1b and 1c have modern entrance porches.

W ELEVATION (1a): blind gable.

N (REAR) ELEVATION: modern extensions to 1b and 1c.

E ELEVATION (1c): blind gable

Modern glazing. Slate roof; short coped stacks with cans at gableheads.

INTERIORS: not seen 2001.

Statement of Interest

These cottages were built for weavers, as can be seen from their composition. The pair of windows to the left of each elevation would allow maximum light to penetrate into the room aiding the handloom weavers in their work. Weaving was a large industry in East Kilbride and in the 18th century General Stuart of Torrance built 2 cotton mills, which encouraged economic growth and population migration.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17849411

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Recommended Books

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  The Victorian House Manual (2nd Edition): How They Were Built, Improvements & Refurbishment, Solutions to All Common Defects - Includes Relevant ... ... Properties (Haynes Manual) (Haynes Manuals)
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  Pevsner's Architectural Glossary (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Introductions)
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  England's Post-War Listed Buildings
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  Devon (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Derbyshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Kent: West and the Weald: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)