Old Customs House (Crail)
The old Crail Customs House is located in the Scottish town of Crail in the Council Area Fife . In 1972 the building was included as an individual monument in the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A.
description
The customs house is located directly on Crail Harbor in the southwest of Crail on the north coast of the Firth of Forth . It dates from the late 17th century. The tall, three-story building has an L-shaped floor plan. The facades of the quarry stone building are plastered with Harl . The natural stone surrounds are contrasted in color. A sculptured ship can be found on the lintel above the gateway to the right. On the left, a two-winged gate leads to a former storage room that is now used as a garage. Another storage room is located under the roof. The slate roof continues as a towing roof over a flat extension. The gables are designed as a simple stepped gable . The old customs house is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland .
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ Entry on Old Customs House in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Web links
- Entry on Old Customs House in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 56 ° 15 '27 .9 " N , 2 ° 37' 40.9" W.