Description

Earlier/mid 19th century, apparently re-modelled circa 1871

by Charles Howitt. L-plan laundry, converted (presumably

circa 1924 by J Laird of Glasgow) to form 2 cottages. Gabled

2-storey (cutdown) angle tower with single storey north and

west wings, 2-storey parallel former mangle room adjoins

north wall of latter. Snecked and stugged pink ashlar with

polished dressings. Tower has angle buttresses at lower

stage, 2 narrow east-facing lights at ground (otherwise

bipartites face east and south), and off-set upper stage; depressed-arched door to 3-bay west wing and in gabled porch

of 2-bay north wing. Sash windows mostly with 8-pane glazing

pattern. Saw-toothed skews; wall-head and axial stacks; slate

roofs.

Sheds (? laundry coal stores) built in to bank at north west;

2 segmental-arched openings, timber gates with ventilation

slits.

Statement of Interest

Category B because of relationship with mansion.

Tower was originally 3 storeys; Top floor removed probably

circa 1924. Picturesquely sited above north avenue.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17798482

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Recommended Books

• 
  Gloucestershire 2: The Vale and The Forest of Dean: Vale and Forest of Dean Pt. 2 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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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
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  Oxfordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects, Supplement 2014