Description

Early 18th century, (possibly 1714). 2 storey and attic, 3-bay, rectangular-plan (with wing at rear) crowstepped-gabled former house, converted as 2 shops at ground. Painted cement-rendered and lined at ground; cement-rendered and lined above. Corniced band course with scrolled terminals between ground and 1st floor; deep-set 1st floor window with cement cills.

E (PRINCIPAL) ELEVATION: deep-set 2-leaf timber-panelled doors with rectangular fanlight at ground in bay offset to left of centre; small display window to left; large shop window with integral door in bay to outer left. 2 identical large openings with inwardly angled shop windows and modern glazed doors at right angles in bays to right of centre. 3 irregularly disposed windows at 1st floor.

N (SIDE) ELEVATION: symmetrical 2-bay with window in each bay at 1st floor and attic; gablehead stack above. Blank elevation to wing to outer right.

S (SIDE) ELEVATION: window at each floor in bay to right; Number 31 Albert Street (listed separately) abutting to left; gablehead stack above.

Variety of glazing patterns including replacement 2-pane timber sash and case windows at 1st floor; modern, timber-framed shop windows at ground; uPVC windows to N; 3 evenly disposed rooflights to E pitch. Grey slate roof; stone ridge; cement-rendered and lined, corniced gablehead stacks to N and S; uPVC rainwater goods.

INTERIOR: converted as shops at ground; unseen above, 1998.

Statement of Interest

This building flanks Mounthoolie Lane which, together with Laing Street opposite, follow the course of an open ditch (the long gutter) which crossed Albert Street at this point. This substantial town house not only stands further into the street than its neighbours, but retains its original crowstepped gables. The front elevation is enlivened by a corniced band course with decorative scrolled terminals.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q56643120

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Recommended Books

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  Lancashire: Manchester and the South-East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
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  Hertfordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  For the Record
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  Old House Handbook 2 Books Bundle Collection (Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair,Old House Eco Handbook: A Practical Guide to Retrofitting for Energy-Efficiency & Sustainability)
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  The Listed Buildings and Other Principal Structures at the Royal Gunpowder Mills Waltham Abbey