Description

Probably 1886 layout. Cruciform-plan single storey lodge. Stugged ashlar with polished dressings. South west elevation: 3 bays pointed-headed door approached by steps, in right bay. Boldly advanced centre bay with 3 cusped lights; altered left bay is harled with door behind wooden porch, and single window. South east elevation has single cusped window to right; advanced gable has central semi-circular projecting window with 3 pointed-headed lights and semi-conical slate roof; tiny trefoil opening to left.

Bracketed eaves, prominent central stack and slate roof.

Cemetery walls are stugged ashlar, with polished ashlar square gatepiers. Heavy decorative cast-iron gates and railings with cusped and foiled pattern Cemetery incorporates some interesting monuments, including Dr Stevenson of Hailie mausoleum by J J Stevenson, architect,

the arcaded Burrel family enclosure, and the 'art nouveau' McNair head stone.

Statement of Interest

J.J. Stevenson obit in Largs and Millport weekly news 9.5.1908 describes him "author of...mausoleum to Dr Stevenson"

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17831145

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Recommended Books

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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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  Cork: City and County (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Ireland)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover
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  Kent: West and the Weald: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990: Updated version
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas