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Latitude: 55.2433 / 55°14'35"N
Longitude: -4.856 / 4°51'21"W
OS Eastings: 218532
OS Northings: 598060
OS Grid: NX185980
Mapcode National: GBR 40.CQ5F
Mapcode Global: WH2QR.CGVS
Plus Code: 9C7Q64VV+8J
Entry Name: Girvan Steeple, Knockcushan Street, Girvan
Listing Name: Knockcushan Street Town Hall Tower
Listing Date: 8 May 1980
Category: B
Source: Historic Scotland
Source ID: 373605
Historic Scotland Designation Reference: LB32148
Building Class: Cultural
Also known as: Stumpy Tower
ID on this website: 200373605
Location: Girvan
County: South Ayrshire
Town: Girvan
Electoral Ward: Girvan and South Carrick
Traditional County: Ayrshire
Tagged with: City hall Seat of local government
Late 18th century, moved to its present site in 1828. All
that remains of Town House. Ashlar. 4-stage, steeply battered
tower with ructicated quoins, bands between stages and
corbelled parapet. Upper 3 stages, in all but West elevation,
with unusual small thermae, blind openings. Broken pediment
supported on pilasters in each face in clock stage. Octagonal castellated belfry with ocatagonal lead spire above.
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