55-57 George Street (Whithorn)
There are two residential buildings at 55-57 George Street in the Scottish town of Whithorn in the Council Area Dumfries and Galloway . In 1972 they were included in the Scottish Monument Lists in the highest monument category A.
description
The buildings are in the center of Whithorn. They were built in a closed construction along George Street , the main thoroughfare of the village ( A746 ). The asymmetrically designed two-story houses were largely built in the 18th century. The facades are plastered. On the right, the Whithorn Priory is bordered by the listed gateway .
A lattice window with stylized neo-Gothic pointed arches is set in next to the entrance door of house number 55 on the right . The design was introduced as part of an expansion in the course of the 19th century. A single window was installed on the upper floor.
The front door of house number 57 closes with a grooved cornice . There is one more window on the left and three more upstairs. As in the neighboring house, all building openings are set off in color from the facade. The final gable roofs with two ridge chimneys are covered with slate.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
Web links
- Entry for 55–57 George Street in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
- Entry for 55–57 George Street in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 54 ° 43 '58.8 " N , 4 ° 24' 57.2" W.