1.4 Landscape Site Analysis

Existing Boundary Features

There are several interesting boundary features that surround and bisect the site. Some of these contribute to the heritage value and character of the site and should be retained where possible.

These comprise of stone walling of varying heights, iron railings, mixed native hedging and more recent additions of timber slat fences from housing at Castledykes and

1500mm stone wall which terminates two thirds along the north boundary with mixed rear fences of varied height

Grade C listed stone wall and 1800mm railings which enclose a large portion of The Crichton, fronting on to Glencaple Road

1500mm stone wall bounds the eastern edge of the site

1000mm metal farm railings

1200mm mixed native hedge which allows a view into the site towards Ladyfield Cottages

1200mm mixed native hedge and tree belt blocks views into the west of the site