St Andrew's House: Difference between revisions
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Home for Roman Catholic orphan boys (up to age 14)<ref>[[Playfair and Burgess]], page 181.</ref> until 1908, then to be used to accommodate gardeners (presumably for Falkland Palace). <ref>[[Playfair and Burgess]], pages 243–244.</ref> | Home for Roman Catholic orphan boys (up to age 14)<ref>[[Playfair and Burgess]], page 181.</ref> until 1908, then to be used to accommodate gardeners (presumably for Falkland Palace).<ref>[[Playfair and Burgess]], pages 243–244.</ref> | ||
In 1904 the Burgh Council complained that some of the blocks of the "Causeway" in front of the house had been lifted up and replaced with a flower bed, as George Quilter, crippled son of Mrs Getrude Quilter, matron of the home, loved to look at flowers.<ref>[[Playfair and Burgess]], pages 91–92.</ref> | In 1904 the Burgh Council complained that some of the blocks of the "Causeway" in front of the house had been lifted up and replaced with a flower bed, as George Quilter, crippled son of Mrs Getrude Quilter, matron of the home, loved to look at flowers.<ref>[[Playfair and Burgess]], pages 91–92.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 04:05, 15 October 2021
| Building summary | |
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| Name | St Andrew's House |
| Address | High Street, Falkland |
| Postcode | KY15 7BU |
| Other names | St Andrew House |
| Date | 18th century |
| OS grid ref | NO 25295 07431 |
| Latitude & longitude | 56°15'12"N 3°12'26"W |
St Andrew's House is a house in Falkland High Street.
Now private flats.[1]
| HES listing details[2] | ||
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| Reference: LB31257 | Date: 01/12/1971 | Category: B |
| Address/Site Name
St Andrew House High Street (Including Garden Walls) | ||
| Description
18th century, 2 sections, low 2-storey stepped in slope, harled and pantiled. Crowstepped gable, one with pigeon loft entries 18th century 2-storey to front, 3 (higher wallhead) at back, whitewashed hall with painted margins, pantiled; moulded doorpiece, 3 windows with swift dormer heads at 1st floor. | ||
| Statement of special interest
Category A section of larger group. Cobbled Area in front. | ||
Previous uses
Home for Roman Catholic orphan boys (up to age 14)[3] until 1908, then to be used to accommodate gardeners (presumably for Falkland Palace).[4]
In 1904 the Burgh Council complained that some of the blocks of the "Causeway" in front of the house had been lifted up and replaced with a flower bed, as George Quilter, crippled son of Mrs Getrude Quilter, matron of the home, loved to look at flowers.[5]
Later shop.[1]
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information from occupier.
- ↑ HES record for LB31257
- ↑ Playfair and Burgess, page 181.
- ↑ Playfair and Burgess, pages 243–244.
- ↑ Playfair and Burgess, pages 91–92.