Description

Early 19th century with later alterations. 3-storey, 2-bay rectangular-plan, crowstepped, gable-ended tenement with shop at ground to W, built on ground rising slightly to E; single storey, 2-bay projection to E. Cement rendered and lined over random rubble with ashlar margins to windows. Painted quoins.

W (GABLE) ELEVATION: recessed, central part-glazed door with large shop windows flanking beneath corniced fascia at ground; regular fenestration above; multi-flue gablehead stack.

S (SIDE, TENEMENT) ELEVATION: 5-bay. Timber-panelled door with letterbox fanlight at ground in bay offset to right of centre; window in bay to outer right. 5 windows, evenly disposed, at 1st floor. 4 windows, unevenly disposed at 2nd floor. Deep-set doorway with window flanking to right, to single storey projection to E.

E (SIDE) ELEVATION: single storey projection at ground; small window to left of gable; multi-flue gablehead stack above.

N(REAR) ELEVATION: irregularly fenestrated.

Predominantly 12-pane timber sash and case windows. Grey slate roof; stone ridge; corniced and rendered stacks; uPVC rainwater goods.

INTERIOR: modern shop conversion at ground; unseen elsewhere.

Statement of Interest

Built on a prominent site at the head of both Albert Street and The Strynd, and also terminating the north end of Broad Street, this imposing building remains in a relatively original form.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17827246

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Recommended Books

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  Essex: Buildings of England Series (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes (For Pros By Pros)
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990: Updated version
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  London 3: North West: North West v. 3 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Development and Design of Heritage Sensitive Sites: Strategies for Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
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  Devon (Pevsner Buildings of England)