Ropery, Seatown, Portsoy

Early 19th century ropery and adjoining houses in linear

formation with long elevations N and S.

ROPERY: early 19th century, single storey and loft over

raised basement at W (slightly sloping site), irregular

9-bay building approximately 100' long. Harl pointed

rubble, tooled rubble dressings. 2 loft windows with

wooden shutters survive at SW; other loft windows close under

wallhead now blocked. Forestair to centre W gable loft door,

similar entrance in E gable served by long ramp. End stacks,

single (later) brick wallhead stack N and S; pantile roof

in poor condition.

INTERIOR: gutted interior.

HOUSE ADJOINING ROPERY: early 19th century, 2-storey 3-bay

house abutting and slightly set back to N of W gable of

ropery. Harled. Centre door, regular fenestration; end

stacks; slate roof in poor condition.

INTERIOR: gutted.

BACK GREEN COTTAGES ADJOINING ROPERY HOUSE: early-mid 19th

century terrace of 3 cottages at W gable of house. Single

storey and attic, 2 cottages of 2 bays and 1 (at W) of 3

bays with centre door. Harl pointed rubble; end and ridge

stacks; slate roofs.

INTERIOR: poor condition.