Conon Mains, Conon House

1822, large U-plan steading, 2 storeys, rubble, with

ashlar-built tower at centre of long principal south range.

Tower, square-plan of 3 stages, lowest stage being height of

2 storeys with round-arched pend entrance and rusticated

quoins; centre stage has a Venetian window with blind side

lights at north and south fronts, corners slightly advanced

with paired angle pilasters, bracketted entablature, cornice

and blocking course raised at angles as deeply crenellated

parapets suggesting turrets; top stage as tall octagonal

ogee-domed belfry with weathervane surmounted by a plough.

Flanking ranges plain and much altered with windows enlarged

as bipartites and first floor windows raised with gabled or

modern float-roofed dormerheads. At interior of court are 4

original key blocked cart bays. Slated piended roofs.