Ruthwell Museum, Ruthwell is a Grade A listed building in the Dumfries and Galloway local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 4 November 1971. Museum. 3 related planning applications.

Ruthwell Museum, Ruthwell

WRENN ID: grey-ashlar-rush
Grade: A
Local Planning Authority: Dumfries and Galloway
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 4 November 1971
Type: Museum
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

Scotland's first Savings Bank, now a museum. Built perhaps as

early as circa 1760, probably as 2 adjoining single storey

3-bay cottages, each having off-centre door (door to east now

a window). All whitewashed rubble with contrasting painted

margins; 4-pane sashes. Stacks removed. Slate roof with 2

skylights. Cottage to west formerly Male and Female Friendly

Society's Hall where savings bank began in May 1810 by Rev.

Henry Duncan; narrow windows in latter, raised probably in

19th century.

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