Monument record MHG17335 - Eigg Lodge, Isle of Eigg
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 4789 8421 (15m by 36m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM48SE |
| Old County | INVERNESS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | SMALL ISLES |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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Full Description
Balfour Paul (of Rowand Anderson, Kininmonth and Paul), 1930, re-built after fire. 2-storey, 5-bay east facing dwelling with single storey, flat-roofed slightly advanced 2-bay wings projecting from north and south gables. All colour washed harl with contrasting painted rendered margins. Centre entrance in recessed centre bay framed by pair moulded
ashlar segmental headed arches supported by centre Roman Doric column. Recessed loggia in 1st floor above fronted by ashlar balustrade. 2 windows in outer bays, those in ground floor in tall, shallow segmental headed recesses; 1st floor windows linked by cill band. 2 tall windows in flanking wings; centre corniced entrance in 3-bay south return gable; multi-pane glazing throughout. End stacks to centre block with piended slate roof. Decorative urns at each wallhead angle of flanking wings. <1>
Fragments of Celtic cross slab, repaired and mounted on plinth, stand in entrance porch (see MHG42120). <2>
Originally built 1926-27, fire in 1930. As of 2010 the building is under restoration, as Earth Connections Sustainability Centre of Isle of Eigg. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG24041 Dataset: Historic Scotland. Information Supplementary to the Statutory List (This information has no legal significance). Digital. HB Number 14111.
- <2> SHG23680 Verbal Communication: Wood, J. Comments by John Wood, Senior HC Archaeologist.
- <3> SHG24939 Interactive Resource/Online Database: Scottish Civic Trust. 2010. Buildings at Risk: Register for Scotland. 1913.
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Record last edited
Dec 13 2010 11:23AM
