Description

Probably early to earlier 19th century with later alterations. Irregular plan walled garden (approximately 30,000 m?) set on sloping site to SW of Caldra House. Buttressed and coped red brick walls to NE and NW. Intersecting paths visible/reinstated in part. Lean-to conservatories missing from NW wall. BOTHY: single storey with attic, 2-bay structure adjoining NW wall. Harl-pointed rubble (whinstone in part); sandstone rubble dressings. SW (ENTRANCE) ELEVATION: timber door in bay to right; overhanging timber bracketed canopy; bipartite window at ground in bay to left; gabled window breaking eaves above. (NE (REAR) ELEVATION: small arched window at ground in bay to left. 3- and 4-pane timber glazing; skylights to front and rear. Grey slate roof; raised skews; red brick apex stack.

INTERIOR: not seen 1998.

Statement of Interest

An impressive walled garden, set to the SW of Caldra House. The original layout is depicted on the early Ordnance Survey map. See separate list entry for the quadrant walls, railings, piers, gatepiers and gates also associated with the house.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q77773177

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Recommended Books

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  The Listed Buildings and Other Principal Structures at the Royal Gunpowder Mills Waltham Abbey
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  Harrow on the Hill: A photographic portrayal of listed buildings and structures (Historic Buildings Picture Guides)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990: Updated version
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  Oxfordshire: North and West (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas