Description

16th century; rectangular 3-storey block, stair tower to
S gable with small wheel stair, corbelled out upper stage
N elevation. Later ruinous wing to SW. Rubble;
re-roofed later 19th century. Gabletted crowsteps; one
skewputt with arms of Patrick Hepburn dated 1557;
another with double faced mask. Small windows; some
blocked. Various coats of arms.

Statement of Interest

Guardianship Monument.

More correctly it is likely that this was the Precentor's

Manse, where the Bishop might have lodged when visiting

the Cathedral from Spynie Palace.

SW wing appears added by Earl of Dunfermline late 17th

century; house renamed Dunfermline House. Unexecuted scheme

for restoration by R Rowand Anderson, 1892; plans

and drawings with Chief Executive, Moray District and

NMRS.

Former Item 170 (1981 Revised List).

Scheduled Ancient Monument.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17570873

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Recommended Books

• 
  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
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  Lancashire: Manchester and the South-East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Nottinghamshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  For the Record
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  The Shredded Chef: 120 Recipes for Building Muscle, Getting Lean, and Staying Healthy
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  Somerset: South and West (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)