Description

T G Abercrombie, architect 1898. Free Renaissance 7-bay
centre block, 3-storey but windowless at 2nd floor between
advanced 3-bay, 3-storey outer blocks. Ashlar, deep plinths,
channelled at ground floor window level; rusticated quoins
to wings Ionic columns on pedestals flank door. Round-headed
Gibbsian windows and cill course at ground floor;
entablature over. 1st floor windows straight-headed,
architraved with keystones, and alternate segmental and
triangular pediments; cill course and projecting aproned
panels. Central 1st floor window flanked by pilasters has
larger segmental pediment. 15-pane glazing to ground and
1st floor windows in wings with ornate cartouches between.
Eaves entablature; frieze decorated over wings; dentilled
and modillioned cornice. 3-bay west elevation treated as
front but blind east elevation.

Statement of Interest

(Probably Wm Kerr of Alloa then in Abercrombie's office

information David Walker.)

Front block only listed.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17842319

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Recommended Books

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  For the Record
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  Devon (Pevsner Buildings of England)
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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
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  Somerset: North and Bristol: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  The Listed Buildings and Other Principal Structures at the Royal Gunpowder Mills Waltham Abbey