Description

Early 19th century; probably incorporating earlier fabric. 2-storey and attic, 6-bay row of 2 dwelling houses. Squared and snecked rubble; ashlar margins to windows.

E (ENTRANCE) ELEVATION: prominent doorways in 2nd and 5th bays, composed of pilasters, entablature, pediment and double panelled doors - all painted black - with single pane fanlight; doors flanked by single windows; windows above at 1st floor.

S ELEVATION: single window in left bay at 1st floor; bow link attached at left bay at ground.

W ELEVATION: single window in 2nd bay from right at ground; single window in 2nd bay from left at 1st floor.

N ELEVATION: single window in right bay at ground; single window in left bay at 1st floor.

4-pane sash and case windows. Grey slate roof; straight skews; bracketed eaves to gable ends; coped stacks to wallheads.

INTERIOR: converted for public use. Ground floor accommodates toilet facilities and a creche; large hall upstairs.

Statement of Interest

Originally dwelling houses, these two properties were purchased by the parish church in the 1950s. A sensitive bow link was constructed to connect the houses to the church hall, which is entered via the kirkyard.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17849512

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Recommended Books

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  For the Record
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  Period Property Manual (New Ed)
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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  Devon (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Lancashire: Liverpool and the South-West (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)