Building record MAB10829 - DRUMMUIR MAINS HOUSE
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Summary
Small Laird's house built in the early 17th century.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 2301
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 4067 4490 (48m by 36m) Centred at - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ44SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Botriphinie |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Small Laird's house built in the early 17th century. The 3-storey frontage is built against a slope with a 2-storey rear. Frontage remodelled 1902 and now entered at first floor level by stair which oversails former ground floor entrance. There are two pedimented dormers breaking the wallhead to the left with 17th century monogrammed pediment. To right pediment of circa 1900 and blocked pair of round gun loops in the northeast gable which also has a re set monogrammed pediment. There are three circular gun loops grouped in a triangular form set in ground floor of rear elevation. Chamfered margins to early windows. The former ground floor retains centre entrance, though now blocked, with substantial draw bar hole. Recess for circular stairwell in north angle with associated splayed vent at the rear. Coped end stacks of slightly unequal size. Front and northeast gable all have splayed vents or loops and there is no evidence of earlier fireplace though a dated chimney lintel said to be masked by present fireplace in the northeast room. No other original features visible.
Period Notes
Chimney lintel dated 1608; Duff bought Drummuir in 1621; frontage remodelled 1902.
TAYLOR, A, 1914, THE BOOK OF THE DUFFS, PART 2, 365 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1939.
TRANTER, N, 1970, FORTIFIED HOUSE IN SCOT VOL 4, 56-7 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1918.
Author unknown, n.d., BANFFSHIRE HERALD, 09/08/102 (Bibliographic reference). SAB141.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- HES Listed Building Number: 2301;
- NMR Card Number: NJ44SW13;
- NRHE Numlink: 69238;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ44SW0011;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB2301 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/69238 (trove.scot link)
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Record last edited
Jun 23 2022 9:42AM
