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Public Conveniences (Former), Market Square/ High Street, Dumfries
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General Details and Location
Category
AT RISK
Name of Building
Public Conveniences (Former)
Other Name(s)
Address
Market Square/ High Street, Dumfries
Locality
Postcode
Planning Authority
Divisional Area
Reference No
5866
Listing Category
Unlisted
OS Grid Ref
NX 96762 76061
Location Type
Urban
HS Reference No
Description
Inter-war single storey red sandstone (now painted) public conveniences. Rusticated facade with ashlar margins and quoins. Cornice, shallow parapet and flat roof. Advanced bay to S with entrance and small window, blocked recessed bay, advanced middle bay with narrow tripartite windows, slightly exaggerated cornice and parapet. Recessed N bay with single window.
Building Dates
20th century
Architects
Category of Risk and Development History
Condition
Poor
Category of Risk
High
Exemptions to State of Risk
Field Visits
7/5/2014
Development History
7 May 2014: External inspection finds the stone building in overall poor condition - walls are very damp with vegetation growth evident. Timber elements are in need of repair and maintenance. The flat roof could not be seen. The site is disused.
30 November 2017: The property is being marketed for sale through auction through Future Property Auctions at a guide price of £27,500.
2 August 2024: Desk-based assessment suggests the building remains At-Risk.
Availability
Current Availability
Not Available
Appointed Agents
Price
Occupancy
Vacant
Occupancy Type
N/A
Present/Former Uses
Name of Owners
Unverified see FAQ on ascertaining ownership
Type of Ownership
Unknown
Information Services
Additional Contacts/Information Source
Bibliography
Online Resources
Classification
Sanitation
Original Entry Date
14-NOV-14
Date of Last Edit
03/06/2021
