Eaglesfield House

Eaglesfield House is a building that has been divided into two shops with offices above. It dates from the late 17th century and underwent extensive alterations in the late 18th century. The exterior features painted brick walls set on a chamfered plinth. The roof is covered with 20th-century tiles, which have had their ridge moved forward; a right kneeler remains. There are 19th and 20th-century brick chimney stacks on the ridge and gable. The house has three storeys and four bays, following a double-depth plan.

The entrance to No. 42 has an off-centre panelled door with a blind fanlight, framed by a dentilled open-pedimented doorcase. To the right is another panelled door with an overlight in a pedimented surround. The left shop front, dating from the early 20th century, features a central recessed glazed door flanked by plate-glass windows under a leaded overlight. Most of the sash windows have glazing bars, while those on the second floor are smaller. The doorway to No. 42 displays a cut-away 17th-century alternate-block surround, and the brickwork indicates where original windows have been blocked. The rear wall features a late 17th-century floral lead rainwater head and downpipe, which is similar to one found on Tullie House.

Inside, some 18th-century details remain, but nothing from the 17th century survives. The entrance hall of No. 42 has a rib-vaulted plaster ceiling supported by console brackets and adorned with heraldic shields. The passage leading to the staircase has a wooden panelled dado. The full-height early 18th-century staircase is particularly notable, featuring turned and fluted balusters and a moulded handrail. There are also 18th-century panelled doors.

Historically, the Cumberland News from 1954 notes that Dr. Waugh's private residence was Eaglesfield House, which he leased in 1730. The coat of arms of the Chancellor (Waugh) is preserved in the house, which was sold to Dr. Carlyle in 1772.