CRUCK COTTAGE
Updated 646 days ago
Shieldhill Road, Torthorwald, Dumfries, DG13PS
In 2003, the Cruck Cottage Heritage Association was formed by a group of local residents. The aim of the Association, with the co-operation of Solway Heritage, is to maintain the cottage in its present condition, raise the necessary funds, and promote and encourage access by both the local, and wider, community...
This cottage is unique to the area and is the only remaining example of this type of construction which would be common in the 18th and 19th century.