Spital Mains
Farmhouse (Period Unassigned), Farmstead (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Spital Mains
Classification Farmhouse (Period Unassigned), Farmstead (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Farmhouse, Cottage, Steading
Canmore ID 231109
Site Number NT95SW 67.04
NGR NT 92492 52849
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/231109
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Hutton (Berwickshire)
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Berwickshire
- Former County Berwickshire
Standing Building Recording (January 2008 - June 2008)
NT 9249 5284 (centred on) A Level 3 standing building survey carried out from January–June 2008 recorded the
principal architectural features. The farm was built in the late 18th century on a courtyard plan and its general layout has remained little altered throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The farm was geared to rearing livestock and this is reflected in the formal layout of the buildings arranged round the courtyard to form three cattle courts.
A derelict two-storey mill, horse engine and a long range of cattle sheds were recorded. Evidence for the use of
diesel-powered machinery represents the second phase of power within this building.
Archive: RCAHMS (intended). Report: RCAHMS and Scottish Borders SMR
Funder: Ross Architectural Consultants
M Cressey (CFA Archaeology Ltd), 2008
