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==Listing description==
 
==Listing 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.
 
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.
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Category A section of larger group. Cobbled Area in front.
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==Previous uses==
 
==Previous uses==
 
Home for Roman Catholic orphan boys, until 1908, then to be used to accommodate gardeners (presumably for Falkland Palace). <ref>Playfair and Burgess</ref>
 
Home for Roman Catholic orphan boys, until 1908, then to be used to accommodate gardeners (presumably for Falkland Palace). <ref>Playfair and Burgess</ref>

Revision as of 14:37, 17 November 2020

Building details
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Name: St Andrew's House
Address: High Street, Falkland
Postcode: KY15 7BU
Other names: St Andrew House
Date: 18th century
National Grid Reference: NO252074
Latitude & longitude: 56°15'12"N 3°12'26"W
Listing: Category B
Listing reference: LB31257
Listing name: St Andrew House High Street (Including Garden Walls)

St Andrew's House is a house (now private flats) in Falkland High Street.

Listing 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.

Category A section of larger group. Cobbled Area in front.

Previous uses

Home for Roman Catholic orphan boys, until 1908, then to be used to accommodate gardeners (presumably for Falkland Palace). [1] Later shop.

Special features

Extensions

Former residents

Further references

Notes

  1. Playfair and Burgess

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