Historic Scotland - Stewarton

dormers. Later single-storey extension to rear.
Predominantly plate glass timber sash and case windows with horns to upper
storeys, plate glass to shops. Non-traditional windows to rear. Grey slates.
Single brick stack.
REFERENCES:
1st Edition Ordnance Survey Map, 1856-9. The Statistical Account of
Scotland, Vol9 p 379, 1795.
NOTES:
Likely to date from the early 19th century, this building is situated directly
onto the main street close to the historic centre of Stewarton and contributes
significantly to the streetscape. The building is unusual in retaining the
symmetrical traditional shop fronts with unifying corniced fascia.
Stewarton was described in the 1795 Statistical Account as consisting of
'one long and broad street, with a cross one' and this building is situated close
to this crossroads. Stewarton was famous for its bonnet making and weaving
industry and the town's wealth grew from this. The first Edition Ordnance
Survey Map of 1856-9 depicts the building with a smaller footprint at the rear
and it is likely that the building was extended during the early 20th century to
provide increased accommodation.
List description updated as part of Stewarton Burgh resurvey, 2009.
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