Description

Early 19th century with later alterations. 2-storey, 3-bay house (now bakery) sited on falling ground. Stugged, coursed stone, painted; painted ashlar margins. Eaves band and fine cornice. Pilastered and corniced door to centre with window directly above. Flanking bay to right with door at ground and window above. Bay to left with blocked window at ground and window above, with later smaller windows to each floor inserted between this and centre bay.

12-pane timber sash and case windows. Grey slates. Coped skews and stone gablehead stacks.

Statement of Interest

Now part of the bakery at right angles in Bridgegate. Part of the Hill Street Conservation Area. The street was formerly known as Hill Place. the foreground is setted and the street paved. No 26-28 retains the traditional details and essentials of a dignified merchant?s town house.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q77773108

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Recommended Books

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  Building Small Projects (New Best of Fine Woodworking)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair
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  Listed Buildings and Other Heritage Assets
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  Northumberland (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Lancashire: Liverpool and the South-West (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Yorkshire West Riding: Sheffield and the South (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)