Caprington Mains

Probably late 18th or early 19th century with later alterations. H-plan farm steading comprising long central range with piend-roofed wings adjoining each end at right-angles, forming 2 open courtyards. Mixed stone rubble with sandstone ashlar dressings; rendered to N and W elevations of NW wing. Ashlar eaves course, long and short quoins, raised margins to original door and window openings.

S COURTYARD: irregular fenestration to central range with 2 central doorways, 2 large later openings and bipartite window. Round-arch vehicle entrances at S end of each side range; doorways to N end; irregular fenestration elsewhere. Wall extending at right-angles from rear of E range is possible remains of former threshing mill shed.

N COURTYARD: irregular arrangement of doors and windows and later openings to all courtyard elevations. Later brick wallhead stack at N end of E wing. 6 windows to W (outer) elevation of W wing. Some simple fireplaces to interiors of wings (see Notes).

Timber-boarded doors. A few sash and case windows remain, originally with 12-pane glazing. Graded grey slate roofs with metal flashings; some corrugated-iron to roof of NW wing.