Merkland

Architect probably Walter Newall, circa 1830. Courtyard

steading with plain mid 19th century 2-storey farmhouse

adjoining south east corner. All rubble-built with ashlar

dressings; steading whitewashed; slate roofs. Steading: tall

west range with 3-bay stable, cartshed and barn, loft

openings boarded and glazed; full-height single-bay return at

south meets entrance to court, other ranges single storey;

east range with stepped roof levels includes original single

storey farm cottage (now rear wing of present house); north

range altered but retains louvered roof ventilators.

Rubble-walled central midden; partly cobbled courtyard also

entered at north east corner.

House: 3-bay south elevation with advanced gable left, porch

in re-entrant angle, hood-moulded windows mostly bipartites.

Rear wing (original house) has 3-bay east elevation,

slightly advanced and gabled central bay with attic light,

and hood-moulded windows. Windows mostly sashes; saw-toothed

skews.