Building record MAB15625 - BROOMFOLD
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Summary
Farmstead, still in use, depicted on the 1st edition OS map as a rectangular steading with small rectangular building to the south On the 2nd edition map the small building to the south has been removed, the steading has been extended, a new building has been added to the south and a farmhouse lies to the east.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 6258 1283 (130m by 105m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ61SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Tough |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Farmstead, still in use, depicted on the 1st edition OS map as a rectangular steading with small rectangular building to the south On the 2nd edition map the small building to the south has been removed, the steading has been extended, a new building has been added to the south and a farmhouse lies to the east. Today, the steading survives, but the farmhouse has been replaced with a new sub-square structure and the building to the south has been removed. Described in sale particulars of Tonley Estate of 1947 as follows: 'The farmhouse stands close to Ordinessle Wood and lies in a sunny and sheltered position. Built of granite with slate roof and containing 2 bedrooms, sitting room, kitchen, 2 attic bedrooms, milk house and pantry. The farmsteading, built of stone, includes 2-stall stable, hay house, byre for 13, turnip house, straw barn, granary, threshing floor, loose box and cart shed'.
JACKSON STOPS & STAFF, 1947, PARTICULARS OF THE TONLEY ESTATE, ABERDEENSHIRE, P.35 (Bibliographic reference). SAB923.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ61SW146;
- NRHE Numlink: 174329;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ61SW0119;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/174329 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB923 Bibliographic reference: JACKSON STOPS & STAFF. 1947. PARTICULARS OF THE TONLEY ESTATE, ABERDEENSHIRE. P.35.
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Record last edited
Mar 25 2019 5:00PM
