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Crosbie Towers, West Kilbride
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- Canmore:
- WEST KILBRIDE, CROSBIE
- Historic Scotland:
- HS Reference No 14282
General Details and Location
Category
AT RISK
Name of Building
Crosbie Towers
Other Name(s)
Crosbie Castle; Crosbie Youth Hostel
Address
West Kilbride
Locality
Postcode
Planning Authority
Divisional Area
Reference No
2347
Listing Category
B
OS Grid Ref
NS 21804 50069
Location Type
Urban
HS Reference No
14282
Description
A 17th century house on site of earlier keep; T plan, consisting of a crow-stepped gabled oblong with projecting staircase tower having a small watchroom at the top; 3 storeys and attic; door is in the west side of the tower. Restored in late 19th century and originally contained some good chimneypieces and panelling. (Historic Scotland)
Used as a Youth Hostel during 1970s, now disused.
Used as a Youth Hostel during 1970s, now disused.
Building Dates
1676; 19th century additions
Architects
Unknown
Category of Risk and Development History
Condition
Very Poor
Category of Risk
High
Exemptions to State of Risk
Field Visits
16/07/2009, 12/6/2012, 14/10/2014, 05/11/2019
Development History
April 2004: April 2004: A member of the public reports that the building has been badly damaged by fire, with the Victorian section now gutted. It previously operated as a youth hostel.
July 2009: External inspection reveals that the building is derelict and surrounded by security fencing. The north east section of the building has been gutted by fire at some point and is in a ruinous condition.
12 June 2012: External inspection finds the building continues to deteriorate slowly. There has been further loss of slates and glazing. The gutters are clogged to the point at which they are no-functional.
14 October 2014: External inspection finds the building remains in much the same condition as seen previously. A tree has grown through the fire damaged range.
5 November 2019: External inspection finds that the building continues to deteriorate and remains vacant and disused. It is secured by fencing with dangerous building sign affixed. Extensive vegetation growths blocking guttering. Further loss of window panes. NE section remains roofless.
Guides to Development
Conservation Area
Planning Authority Contact
PAC Telephone Number
01294 324319
Availability
Current Availability
Unknown
Appointed Agents
Price
Occupancy
Vacant
Occupancy Type
N/A
Present/Former Uses
Name of Owners
Unverified see FAQ on ascertaining ownership
Type of Ownership
Unknown
Information Services
Additional Contacts/Information Source
Bibliography
Online Resources
Classification
Castles, Palaces and Fortified Houses
Original Entry Date
04-APR-04
Date of Last Edit
25/03/2015
