Building record MAB19633 - MUIRESK HOUSE
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Summary
Manor house and site of possible castle/mansion.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 16413
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 7074 4953 (1553m by 717m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ74NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Turriff |
Type and Period (5)
- CASTLE (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- Mansion (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- COLUMN (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- GARDEN (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- DESIGNED LANDSCAPE (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
Full Description
Manor house and site of possible castle/mansion. The present house was built by the Brodies in the 18th century though a building existed prior to 1604. A 17th century armorial panel is set in the southeast wing. The west wing was built around 1700. The centre has a two column Roman-Doric open portico with wooden entablature of circa 1840. The northeast and southeast wings form a U-plan of mid-18th century date, re-modelled in 1830-40. A designed landscape surrounds the house with a walled garden to the north-east (NJ 7080 4970), the Home Farm to the south-east (NJ74NW0112), a West Lodge (NJ74NW0097) and East Lodge (NJ74NW0098). A photographic survey was carried out in 2022 prior to proposed alterations.
Period Notes
Charter dated 1604; Dirom became owner in 1767; re-modelled in 1830-40; built by Brodies in 18th Century though a building existed prior to 1604; a 17th Century armorial panel is set in SE wing; W wing circa 1700; Roman-Doric open portico circa 1840. NE and SE wings form a U-plan of mid 18th Century date. Home Farm 1800; East Lodge 1830.
Jan 1 1989 , AAS/GR/89/CT68-72, AAS/GR/89/CT68-72 (Ground Photograph). SAB32733.
Jan 18 2022 , APP/2018/0893, APP/2018/0893 (Ground Photograph). SAB35889.
Author unknown, n.d., NSA, VOL 12, 995 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1269.
Sep 16 1989 , JK 26-37, JK 26-37 (Ground Photograph). SAB14392.
Sep 16 1989 , JL 2, JL 2 (Ground Photograph). SAB33731.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 16413;
- NMR Card Number: NJ74NW44;
- NRHE Numlink: 76772;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ74NW0034;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB16413 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/76772 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB1269 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. NSA. VOL 12, 995.
- --- SAB14392 Ground Photograph: Sep 16 1989 . JK 26-37. Black & White. JK 26-37.
- --- SAB32733 Ground Photograph: Jan 1 1989 . AAS/GR/89/CT68-72. Colour Transparency. AAS/GR/89/CT68-72.
- --- SAB33731 Ground Photograph: Sep 16 1989 . JL 2. Black & White. JL 2.
- --- SAB35889 Ground Photograph: Jan 18 2022 . APP/2018/0893. Digital. APP/2018/0893.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 14 2022 2:32PM
