Description

Dated 1623 on dormerhead but possibly incorporating some
earlier fabric. 3-storey 4-bay town house. Coursed squared
rubble. Round-arched pend to left with shaped stone over
keystone; 3 taller round-arched openings inserted 1924-5 fill
remaining bays. Windows above have 12-pane sashes and moulded
reveals; central rectangular plaque-recess at 1st floor;
continuous string above: 2nd floor windows have broken
pedimented dormerheads with spike finials. Crow-stepped
gables; rebuilt end stacks; slate roof. Extended to rear in
19th century.

Statement of Interest

Category B only because of altered ground floor. Modern plaque on central column inscribed "formerly the town residence of the Earl of Glencairn and the Duke of Argyll. Acquired by the Town Council of Dumbarton in 1924.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17848354

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Recommended Books

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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  London 4: North: North v. 4 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Devon (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Cumbria: Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Period Property Manual (New Ed)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover