Survey Data
Reg No
30406010
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural
Original Use
Outbuilding
In Use As
House
Date
1780 - 1800
Coordinates
174532, 239737
Date Recorded
10/11/2009
Date Updated
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Description
Collection of single and two-storey outbuildings, built c.1790, now derelict, except portion of north range in use as dwelling. Comprising buildings arranged around central courtyard with L-shaped two-storey range to south-west and rectangular fourteen-bay two-storey block to north. Single-storey stable blocks to east and west. Detached single-storey five-bay cottage to centre of courtyard, adjacent to ruined single-storey ruined building. Hipped natural slate roof to two-storey structures, pitched natural slate roofs to single-storey, with cast-iron rainwater goods. Lime render finish to L-shaped range and detached cottage, squared and snecked limestone to remaining. Segmental-headed openings to front elevation of stable blocks with cut limestone voussoirs. Square-headed openings to south-east range, remains of timber sliding sash windows to first and ground floors, limestone sills, square-headed door openings. Square-headed window openings to first floor of north range, segmental-headed window openings to ground floor, limestone sills. Segmental-headed carriage archways in north and south ranges. Replacement uPVC windows and doors to renovated section of north range. Set around farm courtyard with random rubble limestone boundary walls to all side.
Appraisal
The scale of these outbuildings reflects the size and importance of Clonbrock estate in its heyday. The evolution of the buildings can be seen in the different materials and scales used. The arrangement of the buildings around a courtyard suggests a formal plan and the quality of detailing and cut limestone used in the stable blocks is indicative of architectural design. The majority of the estate lands were sold in 1914 and by 1930 the house was being run by a skeleton staff which meant that the outbuildings fell into disrepair. Although mostly still unused, the collection of outbuildings is an important reminder of the prosperity the Clonbrock estate once enjoyed.