Tolbooth, High Street, Sanquhar

William Adam. Building begun 1735 (dated 1735 inscribed

circa 1910). Tolbooth/Town House. Baroque.

2-storeys, 5 bays, inner 3 bays of (principal) E elevation

slightly advanced with pediment surmounted by octagonal

belfry on massive square base, leaded bell-cast roof over,

with weathervane finial. Openings in lugged and

key-stoned architraves; rusticated quoins; E elevation

built of ashlar, remainder rubble-built - all painted.

Double central forestair to E with steps renewed in red

ashlar and cast-iron balustrade 1857; pend (barrel

vaulted) below platt, 1st floor door above, outer doors at

ground; oculus in pediment with uncarved blocks, clock

above in 1st stage of belfry. Small-paned windows,

2-bay flanks, window inserted at S. Eaves course;

cornice; 2 massive ridge stacks; steep-pitched piended

slate roof.

INTERIOR: octagonal 1st floor vestibule with shell-hooded

niches; originial iron-studded cell door and lock.