Kirk Yetholm, Main Street, Rowantree Cottage
Cottage (18th Century)
Site Name Kirk Yetholm, Main Street, Rowantree Cottage
Classification Cottage (18th Century)
Canmore ID 96162
Site Number NT82NW 70
NGR NT 82690 28157
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/96162
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Yetholm
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Roxburgh
- Former County Roxburghshire
Field Visit (19 February 2015)
NT 82692 28156 Late 18th century single storey cottage, currently used as a holiday rental, is listed as having a ‘thatched roof with scalloped ridging’, however the ridge is no longer scalloped. It is unclear whether the ridge is thatched in turf or whether this is extensive vegetation growth. The entire thatch, including the ridge, is netted. What appear to be repaired patches are visible directly below the chimney stacks on both the north and south ends on the front (NW) elevation, which have been scobed using hazel. There is also a patch of repair below the south chimney on the rear (SE) elevation, again using spars. The thatch on the front elevation is in good condition, however, on the rear elevation the surface of the thatch appears to be slightly damaged in places.
Visited by Zoe Herbert (SPAB) 19 February 2015, survey no.185
Sbc Note
Visibility: This is an upstanding building.
Information from Scottish Borders Council.
