Remains of the day
by Michael R E HopcroftSadly the housebuilding of the 70s, 80s and 90s left little of the built history of Craigends standing. However, if you know where to look you will still find some clues to the past.
Pumphouse
On the banks of the Gryfe stands this mysterious stone built structure. There have been many theories as to the function of the old building from "boat house" and "ice house" to "otter house" (!?). In reality it was a "pump house": an eperimental way of generating electricity for the estate. It has been said that it was designed and built by a Prisoner of War so it is clearly isn't as old as it looks!
View imagesWhere is it?
Home Farm House
Stone arch
Family crest
Perimeter wall
Walled Garden
Gryfe Bridge
Locher Bridge
Icehouse
Well
Terrace steps
Underground tunnels
Iron fencing
Boundary walls
Ornamental trees
Avenues
Scattered masonry
