Aberdeenshire HER - NJ56NE0026 - 10 SHOREHEAD, PORTSOY

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Primary Reference	NJ56NE0026
Name	10 SHOREHEAD, PORTSOY
NRHE Card No.	NJ56NE24
NRHE Numlink	76012
HES SM No.	NULL
HES LB No.	40292
Site Form	Standing Structure
Site Condition	Complete 2
Details	Townhouse. Despite bearing the date 1726 on a skewputt, the nucleus of the 3-storey crow-stepped, L-plan merchants house may date from the 17th century. All three of its doorways are provided with drawbars and slots. Also noteworthy are its moulded chimney and doorpieces. In the 18th century an east wing was added forming a U-plan court. There is a segmentally arched pend through to court. Restored 1971.
Last Update	03/02/2023
Updated By	bmann

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National Grid Reference: NJ 5884 6630

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Monument Types

Monument Type 1	Monument Type 2	Monument Type 3	Order	Probability
HOUSES		L-PLAN	A	100
SKEWPUTTS		DATED	B	100
GABLES		CROW-STEPPED	C	100
DRAW-BARS			D	100
SLOTS	DRAWBAR		E	100
CHIMNEYS		MOULDED	F	100
PENDS			G	100
ARCHES	SEGMENTAL		H	100
COURTYARDS			I	100