Blackwood House
Blackwood House is a villa near the Scottish village of Auldgirth in the Council Area Dumfries and Galloway . In 1971 the structure was included in the Scottish List of Monuments in Category B. The associated stables, however, are classified as a monument of the highest monument category A.
description
The villa is located west of Auldgirth on the right bank of the Nith . The nucleus of the building was a tower house . This was gradually expanded into today's country residence. Blackwood House was given its current Jacobean style in the 19th century. In 1927 an extension was added on the west side. The south-facing front is seven axes wide. Unlike the rest of the facades, the red masonry is exposed there and not plastered with Harl . The protruding cross gables are worked with lobes . The entrance area is designed with a canopy and pilasters . The building closes with slate roofs.
stables
The stables directly west of Blackwood House date from 1778. The masonry is made of quarry stone and is limed along the facade. A three-story tower with a pyramid roof , which was used as a pigeon tower , is integrated into the eastern flank . Brick nesting boxes are installed inside . At the foot a doorway leads to the inner courtyard, which is enclosed on three sides. Two small openings could be entry holes. An octagonal window is taken up identically on the south wing. The roofs are covered with slate.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
Web links
- Entry on Blackwood House in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 55 ° 9 '55.6 " N , 3 ° 43' 0.8" W.