Castle Mains

Mid 18th century. 2-storey and attic 3-bay coursed rubble

house, with ashlar dressings, basement to rear, and various

additions, boldly advanced square-plan 2-storey, 2-bay

flanking wings added before 1824; wings added at north east

and north west in early 20th century both stugged ashlar

with polished dressings. South east elevation: ground floor

infilled between wings, faced with stugged ashlar, and flat

roofed; central pilastered doorpiece with scrolled pediment

and side lights. Eaves course, cornice and blocking course.

Original 1st floor windows with margins and cill course, the

latter continued along flanking wings. 2 large box dormers

and end stacks. 2-bay wings have single windows at ground

floor. 2-storey, 4-bay wing at north east has continuous band

course over ground floor. North west elevation; house has

band course over basement, cill course to ground and 1st floors continued along flanking wings; these wings have single

windows centrally placed at each floor, those in ground floor

in recessed round-headed panels. Late 19th century 2-storey

over basement wing projects by 5-bays north west from centre

of original house, cill course to ground and 1st floors. Sash

windows throughout, most with 9 or 12-pane glazing. Eaves

course and cornice to each elevation, and slate roofs,

piended at extensions.