Description

Probably circa 1830. Late Georgian terraced row of 2-storey
houses with railed basements and attics. Near symmetrical,
with depressed-arched pend in shallow advanced off-centre
bay. Polished red ashlar - now mostly painted - channelled
at ground and with rusticated flat window arches. 3
3 2-storey houses to left of pend, single 5-bay house (no 32)
to right (originally free-standing) with depressed-arched
doorway and later 19th century columned porch, panelled doors
with fanlights; sash windows, mostly with glazing bars. String
at 1st floor cill level; eaves course; cornice; blocking
course; 3 dormers; end stacks; slate roofs. Single-window
over pend recessed in segmental-arched panel.

Statement of Interest

A group with 32-42 George Street, 25-47 and 12-30 Castle

Street, Greyfriars Church and 75-83 Buccleuch Street. Street

lay-out by Robert Burn, 1806, but elevations differ from

those on Castle Street thought to be by him (see notes to

25-37 Castle Street above). Not shown on Wood's map, 1819.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17794204

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Recommended Books

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  Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes (For Pros By Pros)
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of History Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  Yorkshire West Riding: Leeds, Bradford and the North (Pevsner Architectural Guides / Buildings of England)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover
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  Georgian Style and Design for Contemporary Living