The Coats Observatory, 49 Oakshaw Street, Paisley is a Grade A listed building in the Renfrewshire local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 26 February 1971. Observatory. 1 related planning application.

The Coats Observatory, 49 Oakshaw Street, Paisley

WRENN ID: endless-basalt-martin
Grade: A
Local Planning Authority: Renfrewshire
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 26 February 1971
Type: Observatory
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

John Honeyman, architect. Dated 1884. Square tower.

Chanelled ashlar over plinth, up to impost moulding of

voussoired arched surround to recessed door. Polished

ashlar to blind upper parts. Doric freize and mutule cornice

supporting the balustrade. Circular observation drum with

oculi, cornice and copper dome. Octagonal, domed turret

attached. 2-storey 2-bay side wing at left set slightly

back. Ground floor detailed as tower below impost. Round-

headed doorpiece and sash window. 1st floor 2 sash windows

with eaves band, cornice and blocking course. Piended

slate roof with end stack.

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