Description

Later 16th-earlier 17th century origins with mid-late 18th century alterations. 2-storey 4-bay public house; 2-storey, single bay section to E. Harled; painted ashlar door and window surrounds. Base course.

N (PRINCIPAL) ELEVATION: near symmetrical elevation. Central door; pub sign above door; single flanking ground floor windows. 3 1st floor windows centred above; extra 1st floor window to right. Pend of Beechwood House extends from right. Single bay section set back at angle to E; ground and 1st floor window. 1st floor windows hug eaves.

E ELEVATION: plain elevation. Pub sign. Chamfered left quoin.

S ELEVATION: plain elevation to single bay to E. 1st floor window to far right and far left of main pub building. Advanced wing to centre right; 1st floor window in right return; ground floor wall in right angle. S elevation of wing, 2 ground floor windows; 1st floor window centred above; chamfered right quoin; ground floor door in chamfer. Flat-roofed, 2-storey addition to left of wing; ground floor door. Flat-roofed, single storey addition to far left; 2 glazed doors; window to left.

W ELEVATION: plain, exposed stone gable. Ground floor obscured by modern single-storey, flat-roofed extension.

4-pane timber sash and case windows. Roof light to rear. Replacement timber and glazed doors. Pitched roofs; slated. Crowstepped gables to main pub building. Piended roof to rear wing, triangular shaped lean-to roof in inner angle extension. Coped gable apex stacks; ridge stack to main section; polygonal and circular cans.

INTERIOR: modern pub interior.

BOUNDARY WALLS

Sandstone rubble walls bound rear car park.

Statement of Interest

In 1983, painted beams were discovered behind a false ceiling in the public bar. The beams were decorated with leaf ornamentation and dated between 1570-1640. Although the external appearance of the pub suggests a date of mid to late 18th century; the beams suggest that the core of the house is much earlier. The beams were covered up again. For brief history of Culross Burgh see Culross, The Cross, The Study.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17805026

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Recommended Books

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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  Lancashire: Manchester and the South-East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings
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  This Old House: Restoring, Rehabilitating, and Renovating an Older House
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  Old House Handbook 2 Books Bundle Collection (Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair,Old House Eco Handbook: A Practical Guide to Retrofitting for Energy-Efficiency & Sustainability)
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  Churches: An Architectural Guide (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Introductions)