Description

Circa 1830. Single storey, Cullalo ashlar lodge with red
sandstone rubble sides and rear, chamfered arrises to main
openings. L-plan with gabled porch set in re-entrant angle.
S ELEVATION: advanced gable to left with projecting panel at
centre, stone roofed with timber mullioned bipartite window,
and blind arrow slit above. Porch in re-entrant angle.
Window to right set close to porch.
Window on E gable with arrow slit above. Harled flat-roofed
and lean-to rear extensions.
Lying-pane glazing patter to sash and case windows.
Grey slates; linked ashlar diamond stacks set on base at
centre ridge. Gutterhead dated 1856.

Statement of Interest

Possibly designed by office of Burn and Bryce. Legend suggests

that the name The Standards refers to the standard raised by

the Templars on the site, but this is dubious as it would

require a date before 1312 when the Templars were abolished.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q56620917

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Recommended Books

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  [(Cumberland and Westmorland)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1967)
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  Old House Care and Repair
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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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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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy
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  Setting up a Listed Building Heritage Partnership Agreement: Historic England Advice Note 5