Description

Pair adjoining traditional Dalriadic-type cottages, part of the originalcrofting township . North-facing, part of an L-plan lay-out at SE end of group. Built probably late 18th/early 19th centruy. Each cottage 3 bays with centre/near-centre door. Cottage nearest N has small modern porch, is shorter than the adjoining house and is set at a slightly lower level, though corrugated-iron roof replacing original thatch is continuous. Walls are whitewashed rubble; end and centre common stacks; boarded doors, 4-pane sashes. Also windows at rear.

Statement of Interest

Cottage nearest north may post-date its neighbour or may be partially rebuilt on older shell; near wall of the former cottage is vertical, while rear wall of the latter has a pronounced batter.

B group with other listed cottages at Ichrachan.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q56616197

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Recommended Books

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  [(Shropshire)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1958)
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  Lancashire: Manchester and the South-East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Gwent/Monmouthshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Wales)
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  Harrow on the Hill: A photographic portrayal of listed buildings and structures (Historic Buildings Picture Guides)
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  Derbyshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Yorkshire West Riding: Leeds, Bradford and the North (Pevsner Architectural Guides / Buildings of England)