King James VI Hospital
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The King James VI Hospital is a former hospital and current residential building in the Scottish city of Perth in the Council Area Perth and Kinross . In 1965 the building was included in the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A. Furthermore, together with various surrounding buildings, it forms a category B monument ensemble.
history
The royal family made part of the construction costs available for the construction of the hospital. Missing funds were poured in through private donations. The building was built between 1748 and 1752 to a design by James Cree . The facility not only served as a hospital, but was also designed as a poor house, industrial school, and reformatory for the homeless. After the Perth Infirmary (see AK Bell Library ) was opened in Perth in 1814, the former King James VI Hospital served as a school for the poor and over time also housed various charitable organizations. In 1975 the building was renovated and divided into 21 residential units.
description
The King James VI Hospital is located between Hospital Street and Albert Place in the historic center of Perth. To simplify the monitoring of the individual facilities, the former hospital has an H-shaped floor plan. It is designed in a classical style, but with motifs from the architecture typical of the country and is one of the most architecturally significant H-shaped buildings from the 18th century in Scotland. The final dome is believed to have been donated by the Duke of Atholl in 1764. It is believed to have been moved to the hospital from a mansion that was demolished. The curved dome with a copper weather vane is a landmark . The facades of the four-story building are plastered with Harl . The entrance area is designed in a Doric style.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
Web links
- Entry on King James VI Hospital in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 56 ° 23 ′ 41.1 ″ N , 3 ° 26 ′ 6.2 ″ W.