Description

Circa 1823, No 25 redeveloped behind the facade. Classical 3-storey and basement terrace block. 22 bays with 5-bay pavilions raised and breaking forward and central bays arranged 3-3-3-3. Ashlar, channelled at ground floor. Distyle Ionic porticos in outer bays, altered at No 21. Pilastered porticos with Ionic columns in antis at No 177 West Regent Street; pilastered, pedimented doorpiece at No 268 West George Street.

Windows mainly sash and case, some 12-pane glazing, architraved at 1st and 2nd floor. Ground floor windows in round-headed panels with moulded cills and plain aprons above basement band. 1st floor band course, aprons in outer bays; windows corniced, consoled at end sections, architraves simplified in centre bays. Eaves cornice, blocking cornice.

5-bay return to West George Street, 1st bay from east blind; basement rising in slope of hill; similar window treatment with additional smaller lights to right of entry at ground and 1st floor. 2 reduced corniced wallhead stacks.

4-bay to West Regent Street arranged 1-2-1 with similar window detailing. Later dormered attic.

Nos 26 and 26A retain interesting original plasterwork in unusual designs.

Statement of Interest

William Burn?

No 26, 26a possibly the first house in the square. Probably 2 houses divided laterally.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17805083

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Recommended Books

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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of History Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  Huddersfield in 50 Buildings
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  Pevsner's Architectural Glossary (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Introductions)
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  Harrow on the Hill: A photographic portrayal of listed buildings and structures (Historic Buildings Picture Guides)
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  Development and Design of Heritage Sensitive Sites: Strategies for Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover