Tynebank and Cottages Crichton, Midlothian, Scotland, UK
Early 19th century. 2-storey, 3-bay classical house. Harled sandstone; dressed ashlar rybats. Long and short quoins, raised block pediment to roadside elevation; eaves cornice; adjoining cottages to rear.
Listed Building Description
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Early 19th century. 2-storey, 3-bay classical house. Harled sandstone; dressed ashlar rybats. Long and short quoins, raised block pediment to roadside elevation; eaves cornice; adjoining cottages to rear. NW (PRINCIPAL) ELEVATION: 2-storey, 3-bay; advanced central bay; long and short quoins; tripartite windows to both floors; single windows flanking. SW ELEVATION: decorative panelled door to ground floor left, architraved stone surround, projecting stone canopy, stone brackets; mid-floor window to right, projecting plain stone surround. SE ELEVATION: adjoining row of cottages to rear. NE ELEVATION: modern projecting lean-to extension concealing original elevation. 12-pane timber sash and case windows to most, fixed 12-pane window to right return. Piended grey slate roof; metal ridging; harled stack, neck cope, 4 mismatched cans. Replacement rainwater goods. INTERIOR: not seen, 2000. COTTAGES: single storey random rubble cottages, dressed ashlar window surrounds; central panelled door, window flanking; 12-pane wooden sash and case windows; grey slate roof with overhanging eaves; high smooth ashlar chimney stacks to left and to centre, neck copes, single can; replacement white painted rainwater goods.
Listed Building Statement of Special Interest
© Crown Copyright text courtesy of Historic Environment Scotland, reprinted under the Open Government License.
Sited on the B6367, Tynebank and its adjacent cottages appear to be pattern book rural buildings, built possibly for a foreman and workers.
Listed Building References
© Crown Copyright text courtesy of Historic Environment Scotland, reprinted under the Open Government License.
Ordnance Survey Map 1st Edition (1854).