Description

1822, large U-plan steading, 2 storeys, rubble, with
ashlar-built tower at centre of long principal south range.
Tower, square-plan of 3 stages, lowest stage being height of
2 storeys with round-arched pend entrance and rusticated
quoins; centre stage has a Venetian window with blind side
lights at north and south fronts, corners slightly advanced
with paired angle pilasters, bracketted entablature, cornice
and blocking course raised at angles as deeply crenellated
parapets suggesting turrets; top stage as tall octagonal
ogee-domed belfry with weathervane surmounted by a plough.
Flanking ranges plain and much altered with windows enlarged
as bipartites and first floor windows raised with gabled or
modern float-roofed dormerheads. At interior of court are 4
original key blocked cart bays. Slated piended roofs.

Statement of Interest

In oval plaque at base of belfry, date 1822 and initials SHMKTS

(for Sir Hector Mackenzie, Baronet) Hugh Miller worked on the

building when an apprentice.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17830586

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Recommended Books

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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  Pevsner's Architectural Glossary (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Introductions)
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  Pioneers of Modern Design: From William Morris to Walter Gropius (Penguin Art & Architecture)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair
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  Devon (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback