Description

Alexander Thomson, 1857-59. Large villa in Thomson's own individual Greek revival style and with extensive major interior work surviving; wing and outbuildings.

A remarkable composition, asymmetrical, comprising picturesquely massed single and 2-storey elements with deep-eaved shallow pitched roofs, tall lantern, incised and sculptured detail all in Thomson's characteristic manner. Ashlar, plate glass windows, sash and case, slate roofs.

Statement of Interest

One of Alexander "Greek" Thomson's most important surviving works, and a building of international significance. Former item 2 Cathcart Parish, Eastwood District.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Holmwood House at Wikipedia
• Holmwood House official website
• Wikidata Q5883823

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Recommended Books

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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects, Supplement 2014
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  [(Shropshire)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1958)
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  Oxfordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  [(Bedfordshire, Huntingdon and Peterborough)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1968)
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  Hampshire: Winchester and the North (The Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Huddersfield in 50 Buildings