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'''Steps House''' is a private house in [[West Port]], Falkland. | '''Steps House''' is a private house in [[West Port]], Falkland. | ||
| − | It was restored in 1970 [check date] by the National Trust for Scotland under the [[Little Houses Improvement Scheme]].<ref name=LHIS>Diane Watters and Miles Glendenning, ''Little Houses; The National Trust for Scotland's Improvement Scheme for Small Historic Homes'' (RCAHMS and NTS, 2006, page ##),</ref> and was described at that time as "Thatched Cottage (also Peggie's House)" | + | It was restored in 1970 [check date] by the National Trust for Scotland under the [[Little Houses Improvement Scheme]].<ref name=LHIS>Diane Watters and Miles Glendenning, ''Little Houses; The National Trust for Scotland's Improvement Scheme for Small Historic Homes'' (RCAHMS and NTS, 2006, page ##),</ref> and was described at that time as "Thatched Cottage (also Peggie's House)." |
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!HES listing details<ref>[http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB31264 HES record for LB31264]</ref> | !HES listing details<ref>[http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB31264 HES record for LB31264]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 06:04, 7 February 2021
| Building summary | |
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| Name | Steps House |
| Address | West Port (formerly High Street West) |
| Postcode | KY15 7BW |
| Other names | Thatched Cottage (also Peggie's House) |
| Date | 1751 |
| OS Grid Reference | NO251073 |
| Latitude & longitude | 56°15'10"N 3°12'34"W |
| Listing | Category B |
| Listing reference | LB31264 |
| Listing date | 01/12/1971 |
Steps House is a private house in West Port, Falkland. It was restored in 1970 [check date] by the National Trust for Scotland under the Little Houses Improvement Scheme.[1] and was described at that time as "Thatched Cottage (also Peggie's House)."
| HES listing details[2] |
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| Address/Site Name
House (National Trust, Empty in 1971), High Street West |
| Description
Dated IEMG 1751 at lintel 2-storey rubble-built with margins, forestairs; Roman tiled in 1971. Built on natural rock foundation. |
| Statement of special interest
Restoration work about to be put in hand. |
Previous uses
Weaving ? Workshop 1970s.[3]
Special features
Falkland stones.[3]
Former residents
Walter Peggie[4]
Further references
"Walter Peggie owned Steps House and the house next door (now Bowriefaulds) he used them as storage workshop and lime works."[4]
Notes
Gallery
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The house
The lintel
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