Architecture Notes

Event ID 775974

Category Descriptive Accounts

Type Architecture Notes

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EXTERNAL REFERENCE:

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Finishing building of Gables and chimney heads.

Renewing of part of battlements and paving.

Pointing part of tower.

Weather cock.

Repairs to Darnick Tower. Letters between Mr Heiton, builder of Edinburgh

and John Smith. Accounts sent to Mr Heiton and sketch plans.

1823 GD1/146/1

A boundary wall. Darnick Tower. Letter from John Smith to John Heiton

indicating that he had been ordered to enclose N. side of garden belonging

to John Wilson.

1831 GD1/146/1

Restoration and alterations to Darnick Tower "Railways rife and stables at

a discount now" so alterations possible. Letters, accounts and sketch plan

by John Smith for Mr John Heiton

1860 GD1/146/1

Restoration of Tower. New doors and windows. Floor paved. Stair rail

renewed.

Building of cottage adjoining tower.

Fitting up of Garret.

New windows for house adjoining (5)

Stucco for walls.

Border Magazine - March 1901, 1 photograph