Craigends of the 20th Century

Remains of Craigends

6 items

Craigends House encaustic floor tile

added 22nd March 2008

thanks to Alastair Disley

This tile once decorated the floor of the entrance hall of Craigends House.

The Disley family, residents of Ardgryffe Crescent, salvaged this tile from the rubble of the demolished Craigends House in 1981.

Imagine the people who walked on this tile.

Aesop in Rhyme

added 22nd March 2008

thanks to Shirley Rankin

This book was once the personal possession of Alexander Cuninghame. It would have filled the shelves of the library in Craigends House for almost a century.

Fairlie Pearson gifted this book to Robert Montgomery Jnr in the 1940s. It has remained with his family since.

Pipe holder with Cuninghame Unicorn Ensignia

added 22nd March 2008

thanks to Shirley Rankin

This pipe holder was, most likely, the personal possession of both Alexander Cuninghame, 16th Laird of Craigends, and possibly his son John Charles Cuninghame, 17th Laird of Craigends.

Fairlie Pearson gifted this book to Robert Montgomery Jnr in the 1940s. It has remained with his family since.

Box cart plate "J C Cuninghame No. 1"

added 22nd March 2008

thanks to Alec Scott

This cart plate is a precursor of the modern day registration plate. It would have been mounted on one of John Charles Cuninghame's box carts during the late 19th/early 20th century.

This item came in to the possession of the Scott family, farmers at nearby North Mains, sometime during the 20th century. It has remained with the family since.

Cuninghame Family Crest corner piece

added 22nd March 2008

thanks to Michael Hopcroft

This small item of masonry was once part of the exterior Craigends House.

This item was discovered by Michael Hopcroft in undergrowth near the site of Craigends House. It is now a valued possession.

Decorative Pot

added 22nd March 2008

thanks to Shirley Rankin

This pot once decorated the interior of Craigends House. It is considered to be a highly collectible antique.

Fairlie Pearson gifted this book to Robert Montgomery Jnr in the 1940s. It has remained with his family since.

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Hello, I'm Michael Hopcroft.

I grew up in Ardgryffe Crescent (1982-2001) in Craigends.

All I know of Craigends House has come through other people's memories.

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