MHG36540 - The Square, Roshven Estate
Summary
This complex of buildings is believed to date from c.1860, with later additions, and was formerly the home farm to Roshven House.
Type and Period (2)
- (Former Type) HOUSE (Undated)
- MODEL FARM (Built, 19th Century - 1860 AD to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
Full Description
Canmore archaeological notes:
NM77NW 9.03 centred 7093 7863
The Square Cottage [NAT]
OS 1:10,000 map, 1973. <1>
Historic Scotland's listed building description notes that this was formerly the Home Farm to Roshven House. The fineness of certain aspects of the design (notably the rounded gableheads, Baronial tower, corbelled corner) suggest the involvement of an architect, possibly such as David Bryce, known to be working at Roshven House about this date, with similarly Baronial input. However the artistic hand of Jemima Blackburn, resident at Roshven House about this date, has also been suggested as an influence on the design. <2>
Roshven Home Farm was noted as vacant and derelict in 1996, and placed on the Buildings at Risk Register, maintained by the Scottish Civic Trust. Restored and converted to residential use, and removed from the register in 2010. <3>
Ken Bowker reports that the name "Home Farm" is not known or recognised locally. All records have now been renamed to reflect the name of the complex assigned by Historic Scotland. Detailed notes by Ken Bowker are attached to this record (also see related records). <4><5>
The group is described by Mary Miers in "The Western Seaboard: an illustrated architectural group". See individual building records for details. <6>
Ken Bowker photographed the buildings at The Square in October 2011. <7>
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SHG23369 Dataset: RCAHMS. Canmore automatic download. Digital.
- <2> SHG24041 Dataset: Historic Scotland. Information Supplementary to the Statutory List (This information has no legal significance). Digital. HB Number 43852.
- <3> SHG24939 Interactive Resource/Online Database: Scottish Civic Trust. 2010. Buildings at Risk: Register for Scotland. 2134.
- <4> SHG25452 Text/Manuscript: Bowker, K. 2011. Notes and corrections for various sites at Roshven. Yes. Digital.
- <5> SHG23297 Verbal Communication: Tilbury, S. Comment by Sylvina Tilbury, HER Officer. 13/09/2011.
- <6> SHG24310 Text/Publication/Volume: Miers, M.. 2008. The Western Seaboard: An Illustrated Architectural Guide. Paperback. pp 118-9.
- <7> SHG25495 Image/Photograph(s): Bowker, K. 10/2011. Photographs of buildings at Roshven. Colour. Yes. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 7094 7864 (82m by 64m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM77NW |
| Civil Parish | ARISAIG AND MOIDART |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (6)
- Parent of: Bothy, The Square, Roshven Estate (Building) (MHG45315)
- Parent of: Carriage/implement shed, The Square, Roshven Estate (Building) (MHG55101)
- Parent of: Cartshed/granary, The Square, Roshven Estate (Building) (MHG17202)
- Parent of: Mill and threshing barn, The Square, Roshven Estate (Building) (MHG45318)
- Parent of: Square Cottage, The Square, Roshven Estate (Building) (MHG55102)
- Related to: Roshven House (Building) (MHG22444)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB43852 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/174554 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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