Courthouse (paisley)
The Paisley Courthouse is in the center of the Scottish town of Paisley in the Renfrewshire council area . In 1971 the building was included in the Scottish monument lists, initially in category B. The upgrade to the highest category A took place in 1990.
description
The building, completed in 1885, is on St. James' Street . The architecture firm Clarke and Bell was responsible for the classical design. The masonry of the two-story courthouse is made of ashlar. Seven vertical axes each run over the asymmetrically structured, south-facing front. The entrance in the left part of the building is carved with six Doric columns that carry a frieze with triglyphs . On the right, another part of the building emerges slightly. It is designed on the upper floor with four Ionic columns and blind pillars . On top of it sits a simple frieze with a triangular gable . The windows are usually arranged in twin or triple windows.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
Web links
- Information and images from the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland
Coordinates: 55 ° 50 ′ 55 " N , 4 ° 25 ′ 36.4" W.