Steadings And Outbuildings, Rossie

An exceptionally fine complex of steadings set on a steep

hill behind Rossie Farmhouse. Mostly 19th century in date, but

the earliest buildings are 18th century. West block: double

range with single storey whinstone walls, droved dressings,

pantile roofs, skew gables, simple collar-beams roofs. East

face has a 5 bay open ashlar arcade with segmental arches and

square piers. Main block: composed of a square of parallel

traditional ranges with additional ranges to east side above

the farm road. (Modern shed is not included). Single storey

vernacular ranges, rubble walls, ashlar quoins, skew gables

with block finials, old pantile roofs with hipped ends. - Mid

19th century range towards east side has open collar-beam

roof supported by cast-iron columns. Longer range to east

side has an outside stone stair with metal handrail to gable

end. Perch and pigeon-hole above.