Building record MAB14072 - 10 SHOREHEAD, PORTSOY
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Summary
Townhouse.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (A) 40292
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5884 6630 (26m by 28m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ56NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Fordyce |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Townhouse. Despite bearing the date 1726 on a skewputt, the nucleus of the 3-storey crow-stepped, L-plan merchants house may date from the 17th century. All three of its doorways are provided with drawbars and slots. Also noteworthy are its moulded chimney and doorpieces. In the 18th century an east wing was added forming a U-plan court. There is a segmentally arched pend through to court. Restored 1971.
Period Notes
May date to the 17thC even though date stone states 1726. Restored 1971.
TRANTER, N, 1974, NE SHIRES BANFF, MORAY & NAIRN, 63 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1920.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, PORTSOY BURGH 5,6 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 40292;
- NMR Card Number: NJ56NE24;
- NRHE Numlink: 76012;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ56NE0026;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB40292 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/76012 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
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Record last edited
Feb 3 2023 11:32AM
