Corseyard Farm, Category A listed dairy farm in Borgue, Scotland
Corseyard Farm is a Category A listed property designed as a fortified dairy farm with Gothic Revival architecture. The estate comprises stone buildings arranged around a central courtyard, featuring battlemented roofs and narrow arrowslit windows throughout the structures.
James Brown, a Manchester businessman, commissioned this farm between 1911 and 1914 as part of his Knockbrex Estate development. The construction deliberately combined historical Gothic elements with contemporary dairy production methods for the time.
The farm displays a blend of Gothic and crafted design uncommon in rural Scottish architecture. Visitors can observe these historical building styles in the stone structures and details arranged around the central courtyard.
The farm is located in a rural area of Dumfries and Galloway and is best accessed by car or on foot. The property is open to viewing, but visitors should remember this is an active working farm where daily operations are respected.
The southern boundary wall incorporates stones from the nearby beach, connecting the farm to its coastal location. A distinctive water tower with battlements was purposefully designed for dairy cooling and distribution, becoming a defining feature of the complex.
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