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Collen Williamson

Collen Williamson

Scottish Mason

Collen Williamson (b. 1727) was a master mason from Dyke in Moray, Scotland.

Background

He is known for his work on Moy House,[1] a Category A listed building near Forres in Scotland,[2] and for his later work on the White House, acting as chief stonemason on its construction between 1792 and 1795.[3] He remained in America after working on the White House, and died in Maryland in 1802.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    McKean, Charles (1987). The District of Moray - An Illustrated Architectural Guide. Edinburgh: Scottish Academic Press and RIAC Publishing. p. 57. ISBN 1873190484.
  2. [2]
    Historic Environment Scotland. "Moy House and gatepiers (Category A Listed Building) (LB2275)". Retrieved July 7, 2019.
  3. [3]
    McLaurin, Stewart D. "A House Built of Virginia Stone". Virginia Museum of History and Culture. Retrieved April 14, 2020 – via issuu.com.
  4. [4]
    "Collen Williamson". Dictionary of Scottish Architects. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
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