Building record MAB10399 - ASWANLEY HOUSE
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Summary
A long, low L-plan 17th century mansion of 2-storeys and garret with circular stair tower projecting from the main block northwards.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 9160
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 4445 3968 (24m by 35m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ43NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Glass |
Type and Period (6)
- HOUSE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1561 AD to 2050 AD)
- TOWER (Post Medieval to Modern - 1561 AD to 2050 AD)
- COURTYARD (Post Medieval to Modern - 1561 AD to 2050 AD)
- GATEWAY (Post Medieval to Modern - 1561 AD to 2050 AD)
- ARCH (Post Medieval to Modern - 1561 AD to 2050 AD)
- CHIMNEY (Post Medieval to Modern - 1561 AD to 2050 AD)
Full Description
A long, low L-plan 17th century mansion of 2-storeys and garret with circular stair tower projecting from the main block northwards. Built in 1692 or slightly earlier, it has the initials GC (George Calder) and IS (Isobel Skene) and date 1692 on stones not now in their original position. There were slight alterations in the 18th century and it was refurbished 1975-80. It is 2-storey, harled, with simple chamfer on original openings, straight skews with skewputts, and coped chimneys. There is an ogee-capped stair tower (the roof 1960 recreating that shown in a view if 1838) and remains of a barmekin. Formerly enclosed by a courtyard wall, the arched entrance of which still survives. Building considerably altered and now used as a farmhouse. A small partly demolished office building remains on the east side of what appears to have been an outer court. Also known as Mains of Aswanley see also NJ43NW0144.
Period Notes
Early 17th century; courtyard arch dated 1692; slight alteration 18th century; refurbished 1975-80.
Listed 16/04/1971.
Author unknown, , PRESS & JOURNAL, 03/04/65 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1416.
ORDNANCE SURVEY, 1871, Ordnance Name Book, No37(1837) 58 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1360.
GILES, J, 1936, DRAWINGS OF ABERDEEN CASTLES, 1 (Bibliographic reference). SAB587.
TRNATER, N, 1962, FORTIFIED HOUSE IN SCOTLAND VOL4-ABERDEENSHIRE, 18-9 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1917.
SCOTTISH MONUMENTS SURVEY, 1990, JAMES GILES - ABERDEENSHIRE CASTLES, p.3 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1738.
Oct 5 1988 , HY 7-13, HY 7-13 (Ground Photograph). SAB33575.
Oct 5 1988 , SC 990308-9, SC 990308-9 (Ground Photograph). SAB12982.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 9160;
- NMR Card Number: NJ43NW14;
- NRHE Numlink: 17268;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ43NW0013;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB9160 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/17268 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (7)
- --- SAB12982 Ground Photograph: Oct 5 1988 . SC 990308-9. Black & White. SC 990308-9.
- --- SAB1360 Bibliographic reference: ORDNANCE SURVEY. 1871. Ordnance Name Book. No37(1837) 58.
- --- SAB1416 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. . PRESS & JOURNAL. 03/04/65.
- --- SAB1738 Bibliographic reference: SCOTTISH MONUMENTS SURVEY. 1990. JAMES GILES - ABERDEENSHIRE CASTLES. p.3.
- --- SAB1917 Bibliographic reference: TRNATER, N. 1962. FORTIFIED HOUSE IN SCOTLAND VOL4-ABERDEENSHIRE. N. 18-9.
- --- SAB33575 Ground Photograph: Oct 5 1988 . HY 7-13. Black & White. HY 7-13.
- --- SAB587 Bibliographic reference: GILES, J. 1936. DRAWINGS OF ABERDEEN CASTLES. Y. Y. 1.
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Record last edited
Nov 13 2025 3:12PM
