Corsbie, Farmhouse
Farmhouse (18th Century)
Site Name Corsbie, Farmhouse
Classification Farmhouse (18th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Corsbie Farmhouse; Corsbie Farm
Canmore ID 99657
Site Number NT64SW 55.01
NGR NT 60690 44168
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/99657
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Legerwood
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Ettrick And Lauderdale
- Former County Berwickshire
Corsbie farmhouse stands within wooded grounds about 300m north of the ruined Corsbie Tower.
Maps as early as 1771 depict Corsbie steading, and this is reflected in the architecture of the farmhouse itself. The building is typical of the late eighteenth century, comprising a two-storeyed harled and slated farmhouse. The first edition Ordnance Survey map of 1862 shows the steading, with a large garden lying to the west complete with a summer house.
The New Statistical Account of 1845 describes Corsbie as one of the largest in Legerwood parish, noted for its rearing of excellent stock. John Murray, the owner, appears to have invested in his farm. It is described as having been improved and made full use of its arable land. The Murray family is described as having held the lands of Corsbie since 1671.
Text prepared by RCAHMS as part of the Accessing Scotland's Past project
NT64SW 55.01 60790 44168
Photographic Survey
Photographic survey by the Scottish National Buildings Record in May 1961.
