Tolbooth Steeple (Glasgow)
The Tolbooth Steeple is the tower of the former Tolbooth in the Scottish city of Glasgow . In 1966 the building was included as an individual monument in the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A. A former additional classification as a Scheduled Monument was lifted in 1998.
history
In 1626 construction began on a new Tolbooth. For this purpose, the late medieval Tolbooth was demolished at the same location. The stonemason John Boyd directed the construction, which lasted until 1634 . The Tolbooth was used for its intended purpose until 1814 and then evacuated. In 1842 the building was modernized. In 1921 the structure was demolished with the exception of the tower.
description
The tower stands on a traffic island in the middle of the High Street on Glasgow Cross, east of the city center. The Tolbooth once joined on the west side. The seven-story tower closes with an open crown with a lantern and a gilded weather vane . Simple cornices divide the facade horizontally. With the exception of the west side, all floors have windows on all sides. The doors on the ground floor framed in relief date from the 20th century. Tower clocks are embedded on all sides on the top floor. A surrounding parapet with corner turrets protrudes above it.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ Entry on Tolbooth Steeple in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)
Web links
- Entry on Tolbooth Steeple in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 55 ° 51 '24.5 " N , 4 ° 14' 37" W.