Kirkland (Dunlop)
Kirkland refers to a former rectory in the Scottish town of Dunlop in the East Ayrshire council area , which is now used as a farm building. In 1971 the structure was included in the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A.
history
The building dates from the early 16th century. It is probably one of the oldest unfortified buildings in Scotland that has survived to this day and has served as the rectory for the local parish church. Between 1518 and 1550 the theologian John Major lived in the house, who is one of the teachers of the reformer John Knox . He served as a vicar in the community. In 1781, Kirkland was sold to a farmer who owned the surrounding fields. He turned it into a farmhouse.
Over the centuries the house has been redesigned several times so that none of the original elements can be found inside. A massive chimney was still described in the 1880s, but it has since been removed. In the late 19th century the merchant William Clement bought Kirkland and renovated it around 1900. His son James commissioned the architect James Chalmers to add the east wing around 1910 . The tower in the corner of the building must have been added later. A wagon shed was probably built around 1920.
description
The two story building is on the west edge of Dunlop off Main Street . The masonry consists of roughly hewn sandstone . Ashlar stones were built on the lintels and fins . The original house had an L-shaped floor plan and was supplemented by the L-shaped east wing around 1910. The steep, slate-covered gable roofs have stepped gables . A round stair tower rises up in the corner of the building.
The outer buildings include a complex of wagon sheds and stables with a U-shaped floor plan that enclose a courtyard. The windows are arranged irregularly. Mostly, twelve-part lattice windows are installed. A dovecote is equipped with two dormers , each with three entry holes. The final hipped roof is covered with gray slate.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d e Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
Web links
- Entry on Kirkland in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland's database
Coordinates: 55 ° 42 ′ 44.9 " N , 4 ° 32 ′ 17" W.