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Carnsalloch House, Former Stables

Stable(S) (18th Century)

Site Name Carnsalloch House, Former Stables

Classification Stable(S) (18th Century)

Canmore ID 232393

Site Number NX98SE 84.03

NGR NX 97318 80394

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Dumfries And Galloway
  • Parish Kirkmahoe
  • Former Region Dumfries And Galloway
  • Former District Nithsdale
  • Former County Dumfries-shire

Site Management (25 September 1992)

Classical, square-plan stablecourt with single storey ranges wrapped around massive central taller block. Squared red rubble with polished dressings and margins. Each elevation has a pedimented central gateway rising above eaves level, with round-arched opening reaching into open pediment, and keystoned Diocletian window (louvered inner, blind outer lights) on inner tower above. Some altered openings at ground level; 12-pane sashes flanking blocked opening of gate on south elevation: irregularly arranged openings to other elevations. Eaves cornices; piended slate roofs, apex roof light above tower. Tower may originally have had a cupola (Historic Environment Scotland List Entry)

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Photographic Survey (16 March 1954)

Photographic survey by the Scottish National Buildings Record/Ministry of Work in March 1954.

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