Description

Mid 18th century. Former home of Robert Burns. 3-storey
house, originally 3 bays, 2 left (W) bays added probably
late 18th century. Harled, with rendered margins; shops
at ground. Plate glass sashes above ground throughout.
Commemorative marble wall plaque and modern sign. End
stacks; slate roof.

Statement of Interest

Plaque inscribed "Robert Burns the National Poet lived in

this House on coming to Dumfries from Ellisland, 1791".

Category A for historic importance.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17570214

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Recommended Books

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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings
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  Georgian Style and Design for Contemporary Living
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  Kent: North East and East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  The Listed Buildings and Other Principal Structures at the Royal Gunpowder Mills Waltham Abbey
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  The Victorian House Manual (2nd Edition): How They Were Built, Improvements & Refurbishment, Solutions to All Common Defects - Includes Relevant ... ... Properties (Haynes Manual) (Haynes Manuals)
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  For the Record