Description

Probably circa 1810. Rectangular-plan single storey stable block with lofts. Mostly rubble-built; south elevation is droved ashlar, with

7 symmetrical bays, central and outer bays slightly advanced, additional bay to left. Raised central bay has alcoves below blind loft openings flanking large, altered, round-headed pend; left flanking wing altered, partially filled ground windows door to right flanking wing and 1 original window with loft window above. Eaves course and cornice, blocking course over outer advanced bays. North elevation: segmental-headed pend with crenellated parapet linked to north courtyard block by quadrant walls with flat coping slabs. Lean-to flanking additions. Piended roofs, mostly slated (some pantiles).

Statement of Interest

Built as stables for Ferrybank House (now Trynlaw). Notice in Edinburgh Courant, 28.3.1814 describes Ferrybank villa as "built since 1809" (also referred to in edition of 11.3.1813).

(Information courtesy of Buildings of Scotland research Unit).

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17805824

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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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  Huddersfield in 50 Buildings
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  Bedfordshire, Huntingdonshire, and Peterborough (Pevsner Architectural Guides): Written by Charles O'Brien, 2014 Edition, Publisher: Yale University Press [Hardcover]
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  Pioneers of Modern Design: From William Morris to Walter Gropius (Penguin Art & Architecture)
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  Herefordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)