Description

Built circa 1660. Altered 2-storey 3-bay house abutting S
parapet of Devorgilla's bridge, main entrance raised at
built-up bridge approach. Rear jamb added probably first half
of 18th century. Roughly-coursed red rubble with squared
dressings, enlarged late 19th/early 20th century openings with
polished ashlar slab margins; blind wide arch in W gable.
Main (N) elevation to bridge approach, door and flanking
upper windows all with slab margins; blocked openings flank
door; lower (?original) window right with relieving arch;
spur stones at angle, SE angle corbelled above ground. Back
door in re-entrant angle. Straight skews (except over jamb);
rebuilt end stacks; roofed with uniform slates.
Some early (?original) timbers; attic floor with rye chaff
insulation.

Statement of Interest

Built by James Birkmyre, barrel maker. An inn for much of

the 18th and 19th centuries, and visited by Burns in his

capacity as exciseman. Converted to museum, following death of

last occupant in 1959. A group with Devorgilla bridge.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17795594

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Recommended Books

• 
  Devon (Pevsner Buildings of England)
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990: Updated version
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  Kent: North East and East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Lancashire: Liverpool and the South-West (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Churches: An Architectural Guide (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Introductions)
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  Huddersfield in 50 Buildings