Description

David Hamilton 1813-14. Classical 140' high, 4 stages,
ashlar, much repaired in stucco: 1st stage 2-storey,
channelled; 2nd stage inset Greek doric angle columns, arched
opening with balustraded apron, pedimented; 3rd stage clock,
splayed angles, panelled pilasters; 4th stage belfry,
octagonal with Ionic columns; octagonal stone spire above.
Ground floor shop, cells above, 4-storey building of 1802-3
which adjoined now removed. Damaged 1927 and repaired, upper
30' of spire rebuilt.

Statement of Interest

Built by Harry Taylor ($1,460); stands on site of earlier

steeple of 1697 which subsided after the erection of the

adjoining 4-storey block by Mr Glen of Forganhall in 1802-3

(since demolished)

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Falkirk Steeple at Wikipedia
• Wikidata Q5431942

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Recommended Books

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  Suffolk: West: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Yorkshire: York and the East Riding (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas and Monuments
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  Cumbria: Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Suffolk: East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  [(Bedfordshire, Huntingdon and Peterborough)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1968)