Building record MAB14864 - SHIELS FARMHOUSE
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Summary
Small mansion house, dating from mid 18th Century, a very complete example of its type.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 16250
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 6559 0932 (221m by 129m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ60NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Midmar |
Type and Period (5)
Full Description
Small mansion house, dating from mid 18th Century, a very complete example of its type. It is a 2-storey T-plan building, with skewputts dated 1742. There is a marked bell-cast to the roof. The chimneys have ogee copes. The outbuildings are single-storey, are probably earlier in date as there is a large arched hearth with ingle seats. Also noted were a cheese press and large walled garden. Former residence of Charles Mackay of Shiels 1794, who commanded a merchant ship in the West India Trade.
Period Notes
Dated 1742 on skewputs.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, MIDMAR 4 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 16250;
- NMR Card Number: NJ60NE8;
- NRHE Numlink: 76622;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ60NE0007;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB16250 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/76622 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB1827 Bibliographic reference: SDD. n.d.. BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST. MIDMAR 4.
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2024 12:26PM
