Description

Dated 1716, with later alterations. 2-storey, 4-bay asymmetrical rectangular-plan house sited on ground rising to W, at the end of Miller's Close. Cement-rendered and lined with inscribed sandstone ashlar pediment (repaired) over roll-moulded architrave.

E (PRINCIPAL) ELEVATION: modern part-glazed boarded door at ground in bay to outer right; initials, IM/MN, date, armorial panel and inscription, 'GOD'S PROVIDENCE IS MY INHERITANCE' to pediment above; window at 1st floor. Deep-set part-glazed modern timber door at ground in bay to centre. Window at 1st floor in bay to left. Window at ground in bay to outer left.

2-pane timber sash and case windows. Grey asbestos tiles; stone ridge; coped cement-rendered and lined ridge stack; predominantly uPVC rainwater goods.

INTERIOR: not seen, 1997.

Statement of Interest

Originally with crowstepped gables, now removed, the Miller's House is the oldest datable dwelling in Stromness. The pediment bears the arms of Millar and Nesbet. Later, in the early 19th century, Lt James Millar RN, who led a distinguished naval career, occupied the house. In March 1998 the house was re-rendered and replacement windows installed.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17828834

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Recommended Books

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  London 6: Westminster (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England): Westminster v. 6
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  The green guide for historic buildings: how to improve the environmental performance of listed and historic buildings
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects, Supplement 2014
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  Devon (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Yorkshire West Riding: Leeds, Bradford and the North (Pevsner Architectural Guides / Buildings of England)
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990