Former Gateway, Dumbarton Old Prison, Maclean Place, Dumbarton is a Grade B listed building in the West Dunbartonshire local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 31 January 1984. Former prison gateway. 1 related planning application.

Former Gateway, Dumbarton Old Prison, Maclean Place, Dumbarton

WRENN ID: noble-wall-jay
Grade: B
Local Planning Authority: West Dunbartonshire
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 31 January 1984
Type: Former prison gateway
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

James Gillespie & Robert Scott, architects. Foundation stone

for County Buildings and jail laid 19.7.1824. Jail demolished

1973, leaving only gateway, and some stone fragments built

into nearby rubble walls. Gateway built of polished ashlar,

is in original position; iron-studded oak door recessed in

round-headed opening; banded at impost level, moulded arch

above, frieze and cornice with Dumbarton Burgh arms above in

parapet. 2 pairs of reset windows and strapwork decoration.

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