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 Q17849537

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Recommended Books

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  Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas and Monuments
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  A Buying and Owning a Listed Building: A Brief Guide
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  Northamptonshire: Buildings of England Series (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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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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  Northumberland (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Wiltshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)