Description

Late 19th century, 1888-1903. 2-storey and attic, symmetrical tenements with shops at ground, 4-bay centre block with 2-storey pavilion blocks to outer left and right; rectangular-plan. Whinstone rubble with harl-pointing, rusticated red sandstone margins and dressings; rusticated quoins; Jacobethan strapwork detail; projecting eaves, exposed rafters.

SE (STREET) ELEVATION: slightly advanced 4-bay centre block. Ground floor shops with continuous fascia cornice; Spar shop occupies most of ground floor, altered with tiled shop front, aluminium windows and doors, modern shop sign; pharmacy to outer left with original panelled door, inner half-glazed door with large fanlight, good lettering in fascia. Bays symmetrically disposed in upper floors, 2 windows at centre with strapwork detail above, tripartite window to outer left and right, round-headed attic windows to right and left, gable breaking eaves over; 2 roof-lights at centre. Lower piend-roofed pavilion blocks to outer left and right, butcher shop to left, modern door and window, striped awning; door and blocked opening to outer right, window above; steps to doors on right and left returns.

4-pane and plate glass timber sash and case windows. Grey slate roof, lead flashings; broad, corniced sandstone ridge stacks, circular/octagonal cans.

INTERIOR: modern shops on ground floor; flatted upper floor.

Statement of Interest

Argyll Buildings is listed as a good example of shop design for its period and location. The main core of buildings in the village date from the same period with similar materials used in their construction.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q77770026

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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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  Gloucestershire 2: The Vale and The Forest of Dean: Vale and Forest of Dean Pt. 2 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Sussex: East with Brighton and Hove (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Pioneers of Modern Design: From William Morris to Walter Gropius (Penguin Art & Architecture)
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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings
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  London 6: Westminster (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England): Westminster v. 6