Anderson's Institution, 2 Institution Road, Elgin is a Grade A listed building in the Moray local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 26 January 1971. Institution, gatepiers. 5 related planning applications.
Anderson's Institution, 2 Institution Road, Elgin
- WRENN ID
- distant-dormer-elm
- Grade
- A
- Local Planning Authority
- Moray
- Country
- Scotland
- Date first listed
- 26 January 1971
- Type
- Institution, gatepiers
- Source
- Historic Environment Scotland listing
Description
Archibald Simpson, 1830-33. Greek Revival. Large
2-storey H-plan main range with school to S. Polished
ashlar to front (N) facade, finely tooled ashlar to flanks,
polished ashlar dressings. 14-bay main elevation, the
outer 3 bays being advanced and pedimented. Centre
Ionic portico, distyle in antis with frieze, cornice, and
block pediment supporting sculptured figures. Set back
behind pediment circular domed cupola on square plinth,
with 8 Corinthian pilasters between louvred openings.
West elevation: 7 bays, and 2nd and 6th bays being
advanced with hexastyle Roman Doric portico between.
Lying-pane glazing. Corniced stacks; shallow piended
slate roof.
INTERIOR: domed and pilastered entrance hall with coffered
ceiling; plain staircase.
Pair single monolith panelled gatepiers; square copes
with egg and dart frieze. Cast-iron railings.
Coursed rubble garden walls with dressed copes.
Detailed Attributes
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