Aswanley House

Aswanley House, (?)1692. Delightful, pink-harled, two-storey, L-plan mansion, most likely of the earlier 17th century, although datestones claim 1692. (GC - George Calder and IS - Isobel Skene not in original position.) The ogee-capped circular stair-tower on the north side, the coped chimneys and the archway to the courtyard are details of real quality. Slight alteration in 18th century, refurbished 1975-80. Mains of Aswanley, adjacent, imposing Improvement range of cartsheds, stables, chaumer, with elegant entrance tower.

Taken from "Aberdeenshire: Donside and Strathbogie - An Illustrated Architectural Guide", by Ian Shepherd, 2006. Published by the Rutland Press http://www.rias.org.uk

NJ43NW 14.00 44452 39692

(NJ 4446 3968) Mains of Aswanley (NAT)

OS 6" map, Aberdeenshire, 2nd ed., (1902)

NJ43NW 14.01 NJ 44535 39719 Mains of Aswanley (Home Farm)

NJ43NW 14.02 NJ 44461 39675 Gateway (Archway)

Aswanley, a long low L-planned structure of 2 storeys and a garret, with a circular stair tower projecting from the main block northwards, was formerly enclosed on the south by a courtyard, the arched entrance of which still survives, bearing the date 1692.

The building, which appears to date from the first half of the 17th century, has obviously been considerably altered, with the western portion and wing an early tradition. The roof appears to have been lowered but the circular stair tower which has a modern roof remains at its original height; its windows are small and it is provided with shot holes.

The walls of the building are harled and yellow washed. It is now used as a farm-house and little of interest remains internally.

Name Book 1870; N Tranter 1966-70.

Mains of Aswanley, as described.

Visited by OS (RL) 10 October 1967.