Ardnave House
The Ardnave House is a rural residential building in the Scottish settlement Ardnave the northwest of the Hebridean island of Islay . On July 20, 1971, Ardnave House was added to the Scottish List of Monuments in Category B.
history
The exact year of construction of the house is not known. There is conflicting information about the period of origin. While Historic Scotland gives a construction period around the year 1750, the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland gives the late 18th century to the early 19th century as the period. The commission names Duncan Campbell as the builder, who is believed to have died near Ardnave Point in 1825 .
description
Ardnave House is isolated in the small settlement of Ardnave. In the past, this region was much more densely populated. In 1841, 77 people lived in the village. Lake Ardnave Loch is less than 100 meters south of the property. The house has a T-shaped floor plan. The shorter wing measures 12.4 × 7.1 m 2 . In the center in a southerly direction there is a semicircular recess with lattice windows divided into squares. This is two-story and ends with a semi-conical roof. The rear wing measures around 13 × 7 m 2. The buildings are built on two floors and are closed off with gable roofs . Originally the main entrance was on the southwest side. However, this opening has been blocked in the meantime. There are no historically valuable facilities inside the building. However, the interior has changed a lot over the years. The stables , which are also listed, are located about 50 m to the west .
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ a b Entry on Ardnave House in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)
- ↑ Census of Scotland 1841
- ↑ Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
Coordinates: 55 ° 52 ′ 24.8 " N , 6 ° 20 ′ 41.2" W.