Moirlanich Longhouse
The Moirlanich Longhouse is a residential building near the Scottish town of Killin in the Stirling Council Area . In 1971 the building was included in the Scottish monument lists, initially in category B. The upgrade to the highest monument category A took place in 2007.
history
In the 16th century there was a village Moirlanich , which in later centuries was initially divided into the East and West Moirlanich layers and then gradually dissolved via a scattered settlement. Moirlanich House dates from the late 18th or early 19th century. At least three generations of the Robertson family, who both farmed and raised horses, lived in the building. The last residents feared the fire hazard in the building. In 1968 they finally moved into a small stone house across the street. Restored in 1992, the National Trust for Scotland now operates the building as a museum.
description
The Moirlanich Longhouse is on a side road near the right bank of the Lochay about one kilometer northwest of Killin. The nave with the Cruck construction corresponds to the typical regional architecture, which, however, has rarely been preserved to this day, especially in this completeness. The saddle roof was once thatched . In the interior, the living area is separated from the stables by a wooden wall.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ^ A b Information from the National Trust for Scotland
Web links
- Entry on Moirlanich Longhouse in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 56 ° 28 ′ 38.5 " N , 4 ° 20 ′ 9.7" W.