Description

1834-36, classical; additions and alterations, Alexander F
Mackenzie, 1902 and 1906. Originally L-plan with
single-storey 3 bay arms linked by recessed one-bay quadrants
to oval block at heel of the L. Oval block at heel fronted
with pedimented tetrastyle Roman Doric portico (now glazed)
and surmounted by octagonal base on which stands pilastered
and domed circular observatory tower with segmental-arched
windows. In 1902-6, a canted bay window added at the front of
each arm; east wing raised to 2 storeys: at rear, open
angle of the L-plan filled with a 2-storey block, harled with
ashlar dressings, with a slightly raised tower feature at
main entrance. Internally, oval room (now open into portico)
with original chimney piece of 1834-6.

Statement of Interest

Built as the Inverness United Charities Institution to house

the Inverness Juvenile Female School, the Ladies' Female

Work Society and the Inverness Infant School. Converted

into a private house at end of 19th century.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17830413

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Recommended Books

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  Period Property Manual (New Ed)
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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  Bedfordshire, Huntingdonshire, and Peterborough (Pevsner Architectural Guides): Written by Charles O'Brien, 2014 Edition, Publisher: Yale University Press [Hardcover]
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  Essex: Buildings of England Series (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Listed Buildings and Other Heritage Assets