Stables, Dabton House

Architect possibly William Aitkinson, circa 1820 perhaps

incorporating some earlier work. Stables complex (still used

as such), 1 and 2 storeys/lofts, with cartsheds/garage;

kennels, haylofts, etc. built around quadrangular, partly

cobbled, courtyard: latter entered from east between 2 tall,

wide 2-storey 3-bay piend-roofed ranges and corniced square

gatepiers. Coursed squared rubble, ashlar dressings. North

east and north ranges have some round-headed openings/panels

to courtyard, at ground level, kennels at west end of latter

range low west range has series of 4 garages to courtyard and

courtyard gateway (with gate piers) at either end; linked at

south to house. 2 barn doorways on south range. Openings

mostly square-headed; windows mostly sashes with 12-pane

glazing - some modern glazing. All roofed with graded slates.

Original stable fittings and stalls survive in south east

block. Walled small court to south, beside house.