Dunblane Museum
The Dunblane Museum is a museum in the Scottish town of Dunblane in the Stirling Council Area . In 1971 the structure was included in the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A.
history
The building was constructed in 1624 as the residential building of James Pearson , the deacon of Dunblane Cathedral . In 1765 the building was redesigned and expanded. It has remained largely unchanged since then. Originally it was two separate buildings that were combined at an unknown point in time. In addition to the museum, there are still apartments in the building.
collection
The Dunblane Museum displays historical exhibits from the city of Dunblane. The focus is on the history of Dunblane Cathedral. There are also archived genealogical and city documents. In addition, there is a historical collection of books in the museum's possession, which cannot be borrowed.
description
The Dunblane Museum is located in the historic center of Dunblane, close to Dunblane Cathedral and the Leighton Library . Originally throughout two floors, the larger northern part has since been increased . The facades are plastered with Harl , with sandstone details set off. Today's museum portal on the west-facing main facade is chamfered . A front staircase along the facade leads to another door with a simple combat window on the first floor. Another similarly designed door is located on the lower right part of the building. A heraldic plate embedded there shows a heart pierced by two swords and the initials "JP". Elongated lattice windows of various sizes are embedded along the facade . The final gable roof is covered with gray slate.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ Entry on Dunblane Museum in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)
- ↑ Information from the museum ( Memento of the original dated June 12, 2018 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
Web links
- Network presence of the museum
- Information from Dunblane Cathedral
- Entry on Dunblane Museum in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 56 ° 11 ′ 20.4 " N , 3 ° 57 ′ 51.4" W.