Historic Scotland - Stewarton

Description
Late 18th or early 19th century. Single-storey and single-storey and attic,
courtyard-plan classical former stables, now converted to houses (as seen,
2008), situated to North of Lainshaw House (see separate listing) with entrance
pens to South. Droved, ashlar sandstone to S, coursed, snecked rubble to other
elevations; smooth margins. Base course, impost course, cornice and blocking
course to S. Some cat-slide dormers and later skylights.
FURTHER DESCRIPTION:
The South elevation; symmetrical 7-bays, with central
segmental-arched pend with pediment above. Arcaded flanks with recessed
rectangular window openings.
Predominantly replacement 12-pane timber sash and case timber windows.
Grey slates, raised skews. Coped gable and wall head stacks, some without
cans. Velux rooflights.
INTERIOR:
Was partially seen (2008). Comprehensively modernised.
REFERENCES:
1st Edition Ordnance Survey Map, 1854-9. Rob Close, Ayrshire and Arran,
1992 p122. Other information courtesy of residents.
NOTES:
This former stable with its fine classical detailing stands to the North of
Lainshaw House. The main elevation to the south, has a central pedimented
pend, and is constructed from fine, ashlar blocks, in contrast to the other,
rubble elevations. The round-arched motif on the south elevation echoes the
large round-arched openings of Lainshaw Home farm (see separate listing).
Originally the stable would have been able to be viewed from the main house,
but this visual link has been interrupted by modem housing. Following a fire in
the 1980s, the stables have been converted into 4/5 separate houses.
Lainshaw Estate has a history stretching back to the 15th century, and has
had fluctuating fortunes. By 1779, the Estate was leased to Sir William
Cunningham who had made a fortune in America from tobacco. He made
many improvements to the Estate and it is likely that the stables date from
around his time.
List description updated as part of Stewarton Burgh resurvey, 2009.
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