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Revision as of 18:31, 11 January 2021

Building summary
Cross House.JPG
Name Cross House
Address High Street, Falkland
Postcode KY15 7BU
Other names Betty's Footwear and Fashion Shop
Date 18th century
OS grid ref NO252073 (check; the location has been qquoted wrongly)
Latitude & longitude 56°15'10"N 3°12'27"W
Listing Category B
Listing reference LB31279

Cross House is a private house in Falkland High Street, on the corner with Cross Wynd, next to the Covenanter Hotel and set back from the street. . It possibly takes its name from its proximity to the former Mercat Cross. Not to be confused with the Cross House, Falkland Palace.

HES listing details[1]
Address/Site Name

"Betty's" Fashion and Footwear Shop (Mrs Elizabeth Crawford High Street.

Description

18th century partly altered. 2-storey and attic, 3-window at 1st floor ground floor shop, painted stucco with painted margins. Slated, 2 dormers of c 1850.

Statement of special interest

Cobbled area in front.

Previous uses

Due to central location has often and mainly been a shop.[2]

Special features

Cobbled frontage

Extensions

Former residents

Further references

Notes

  1. HES record for LB31279
  2. Information from occupier