Mains of Mayen
Mains of Mayen is a former manor house and later manor near the Scottish village of Milltown of Rothiemay in the Moray Council Area . In 1972 the building was included in the Scottish monument lists, initially in category B. The upgrade to the highest monument category A took place in 1989.
history
It was the Scottish King David II who gave the Baronate Rothiemay as a fief to David Abernethy during the 14th century . The Mayen estate was part of this baronate. In 1445 Lawrence Abernethy was made the first Lord Saltoun . Alexander Abernethy and his wife Jean Hacket (or Halkett ) had the Mains of Mayen built in 1680.
Alexander Duff acquired the property around 1785. In 1788 he had the nearby Mayen House built and downgraded the present mansion to the Mains of Mayen manor . A west wing was added in the mid to late 19th century.
description
Mains of Mayen is isolated about three kilometers east of Milltown of Rothiemay off the B9117 near the left bank of the Deveron . The two-storey building has an L-shaped floor plan with the extension from the 19th century. A predecessor building dating from around 1600 is integrated into the structure. The Mains of Mayens facades are plastered with Harl , with granite edging being set off. A rounded stair tower emerges from the inside of the building. Another stair tower emerges from the facade of the extension. It is designed with two small windows and small portholes and closes with a slate-covered conical roof . Lattice windows of different sizes are used along the facade . Furthermore, Lukarne continue over the eaves. The slate-covered gable roof is designed with stepped gables .
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
Web links
- Entry on Mains of Mayen in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 57 ° 31 ′ 5.2 " N , 2 ° 42 ′ 42.1" W.