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Killewarren
Killewarren is the glen's oldest house in the Tynron, Dumfriesshire, glen, Dating from 1617. Originally a three-storied fortified house, it has tremendously thick walls. An arched gateway was demolished in the early 1800’s. Pleasantly situated in wooded foothill country a mile north-west of Tynron, this is a small laird’s house of the early 17th century, plain and sturdy. It is oblong on plan and three storeys in height, the roof appearing to have been altered, as so frequently occurs. As also is typical, most windows have been enlarged and some built up. A more modern wing of two storeys has been erected to the west, and in the south front of this lies the present main door. Over this doorway two panels have been inserted, no doubt removed from over the original door which is on the other, or north,side of the house now obscured by modern work. The panels, now [?] pleasingly coloured, bear the arms of Douglas and the initials I.D. and F.D., with the date 1617. The early doorway is arched, with moulded surround. Internally the house has been completely modernised, no features of interest remaining. There is no vaulting, and one or two of the corbels for the support of the first floor are still to be seen at the kitchen ceiling. The usual arrangement of Hall on the first floor and bedroom accommodation above would prevail. There is now no stair within the old portion of the house, but the original turnpike would appear to have risen in the north-east angle, to the left of the old doorway. The building is in good repair, and is now occupied as a farmhouse, whitewashed and trim. - Nigel Tranter The Queensberry Papers outline the acquisition of lands in Tynron. For example, in 1509 the lands of Schynell Croft are mentioned. 1606 saw the acquisition by Queensberry of Achinbrack, Mid-Schynelhead, Killiewarren, Benan, Denary (Pinzarie) and Craigencoon from Maitland of Auchingassel, Penpont, part of the Barony of Tibbers. In 1686 Queensberry Estate bought the manor and pertinents of Douglas of Stenhouse.
Killywarren, about two miles further up the Shinnel, is interesting
as being an old castle of the Douglas family, which has been roofed
in and served the purpose of a farm-house. The coat of arms of the
old family, elaborately carved, and a square stone beneath, bearing
the date 1617, are inserted above the arched door of the newer part
of the house. The huge whinstones which form the foundation of the
old tall gable, the small windows, those of the third storey being
close in the eaves of the roof, and the curious sloping and
triangular garden behind, give Killywarren a very peculiar
appearance. Inside the steepness of the stairs and the thickness of
the walls are equally remarkable.
Grave marker, Tynron Churchyard:
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• Robert Cuthbertson was head of family in Killiewarren in 1834. See also:
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