Lady Cathcart's House
Lady Cathcart's House is a residential and commercial building in the Scottish town of Ayr in the council area of South Ayrshire . In 1980 the building was included in the Scottish List of Monuments, initially in Category B. The upgrade to the highest category A took place in 1994. According to unprovable statements, it is said to be the birthplace of the engineer John Loudon McAdam .
description
The building is at the intersection of Sandgate ( A719 ) and Cathcart Streets in central Ayr. It is known to have been built around 1600 and revised several times over the centuries. The foundation of Lady Cathcart's House is only 30 cm below the surface. It is built on sand that was probably blown by historically documented sandstorms in medieval times.
The three-story front along the Sandgate is two axes wide. A shop is set up on the ground floor. Simple shop windows flank the central double-leaf entrance door, which is designed with glass elements. Muntin windows are installed on the upper floors ; decorated ducar windows above . The north-east facade along Cathcart Street is ten axes wide, which are grouped according to the scheme 2-3-5. The design corresponds to the front. The window openings are partially closed with masonry. One door is designed with pilasters and cornices . Furthermore, two simple wooden doors are installed. Lady Cathcart's House closes with a slate roof.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ Entry on Lady Cathcart's House in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)
Web links
- Entry on Lady Cathcart's House in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 55 ° 27 ′ 49.5 ″ N , 4 ° 38 ′ 0 ″ W.