Robert Burns House, 24 Burns Street, Dumfries is a Grade A listed building in the Dumfries and Galloway local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 11 July 1961. House. 1 related planning application.

Robert Burns House, 24 Burns Street, Dumfries

WRENN ID: fallow-paling-fern
Grade: A
Local Planning Authority: Dumfries and Galloway
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 11 July 1961
Type: House
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

Built probably 3rd quarter of 18th century. House in which

Robert Burns lived from 1793 until his death, 1796.

Renovated by M Purdon Smith 1935. 2 storeys. Near

symmetrical, with 3 bays, central door, 2 ground floor

windows in left bay. Red sandstone rubble (render removed

by Smith) with ashlar margins (S gable now harled);

intermittent contrasting boulder rubble base course.

Small-paned sash windows throughout. Straight skews;

end stacks; slate roof. Plain interior, with stone

stairs; simple chimney pieces.

Find Similar Buildings

Detailed Attributes

Structured analysis including materials, construction techniques, architect attribution, and related listed building consent applications. Sign in or create a free account to view.

Matched applications, energy data and sale records are assembled automatically and may contain errors. Flag incorrect data.