Building record MAB39053 - BALMAKEWAN
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Summary
Mansion house and possible site of earlier manor.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 16285
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 6683 6644 (24m by 29m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO66NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Marykirk |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Mansion house and possible site of earlier manor. 19th century 2-storey house with basement. Constructed in ashlar. The house is rectangular plan with 5-window front and advanced centre bay. There is a Greek doric column doorpiece, centre first floor window over in segmentally arched recesses, architraved windows with cornices at ground ground. Plain 4-window flanks without architraves. Impressive interior with central toplit hall unfortunately considerably altered in late 19th century and again more recently.
Period Notes
Built c1825/30. R & J Adam plans date 1789, but not used. Much altered in late 19thC. Twin doocots date c1800.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, MARYKIRK 24 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 16285;
- NMR Card Number: NO66NE29;
- NRHE Numlink: 35889;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO66NE0168;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB16285 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/35889 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB1827 Bibliographic reference: SDD. n.d.. BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST. MARYKIRK 24.
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2024 12:34PM
