Cardross House
Cardross House is a mansion near the Scottish village of Kippen in the Council Area of Stirling . In 1971 the structure was included in the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A.
history
The Erskine clan acquired the land after the Reformation . The nucleus of Cardross House was a tower house that was built there in the 16th century. The date 1598 on a door lintel may indicate the year of construction. Probably around 1747 the L-shaped Tower House was extended on the west side before Cardross House was extensively redesigned around 1790. It is possible that William Stirling was the architect responsible for redesigning the main facade in the early 19th century. Jamieson & Arnott carried out the work and extensions in 1922. Among other things, central heating was installed.
description
Cardross House stands in isolation about three miles northwest of Kippen near the left bank of the Forth . With the exception of a four-story tower on the southwest side, the mansion is three-story. The facades are plastered with Harl . A round stair tower protrudes from an interior corner on the northeast side. On the main facade, which is exposed to the northwest, is the Doric main portal, which was probably installed around 1820. Two wings and a flatter office wing have been added over the centuries.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ Entry on Cardross House in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)
Web links
- Entry on Cardross House in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 56 ° 9 '4.4 " N , 4 ° 14' 50.7" W.