Falkland Town Hall

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Building details
Town Hall.png
Name Falkland Town Hall
Address High Street, Falkland
Postcode KY15 7BU
Other names Town House; Old Town House; Townhouse Deli & Bakery
Date 1800
Architect Thomas Barclay
OS grid ref NO 25285 7392
Latitude & longitude
Listing Category A
Listing ref LB31277
Listing name Falkland Town Hall, High Street

Falkland Town Hall is the former Town Hall for the Royal Burgh of Falkland, now used as offices above and a delicatessen below. It was built in 1800, replacing the previous Tolbooth.

Not to be confused with the Old Town House, although it is sometimes referred to as such.

Listing description

Thomas Barclay 1800–1. Classical, 2-storey with arched openings at ground floor, 3-window fronts to N and E clock tower with octagonal belfry drum and spire. Ashlar with raised quoins, ground floor, painted, slated. 1st floor room has good contemporary ceiling, 1618 and 1715 coats of arms from previous building incorporated in interior.[1]

Previous uses

Town Hall

Special features

Clock with bell.

Further references

Town House, 1800, Thomas Barclay, is a pre-Baronial triumph.In spite of vernacular surroundings and contrast with the twin-towered Palace entrance its plain classical style has a self-contained dignity. Th squre clock tower, octagonal belfry drum, and faceted spire are nicely proportioned.[2]

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Gallery

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