Swinton, 22 The Green
Cottage (18th Century)
Site Name Swinton, 22 The Green
Classification Cottage (18th Century)
Canmore ID 218396
Site Number NT84NW 55
NGR NT 83567 47394
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/218396
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Swinton
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Berwickshire
- Former County Berwickshire
The single-storeyed cottage at No 22 The Green dates from the late eighteenth century, and forms part of a group of houses that together make Swinton a rare surviving example of an early planned village in Scotland.
The cottage has a slated roof and brick chimney-stacks. The windows and door surrounds consist of large blocks of dressed stone, providing a contrast with the surrounding wall, which is harled.
To the rear of the cottage is a 'but-and-ben' structure. This is of particular interest, as it retains some of its original eighteenth-century features, including a cobbled floor, and several fireplaces.
Text prepared by RCAHMS as part of the Accessing Scotland's Past project