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Summary

Description

Original centre block circa 1740, substantial flanking wings

and alterations 1792, R and J Adam. 3-storey and basement

pavilions; 2-storey, basement and attic centre. U-plan

classical mansion. Red sandstone, squared rubble to S (rear)

and W elevations; rendered E side and ashlar N front. Ashlar

dressings and projecting cill and band courses defining

ground and 2nd floor levels. 12-pane glazing pattern. Slate

roof with ashlar stacks.

N ENTRANCE FRONT: 7-bay central block advanced centre 3 bays

spanning basement recess; semi-circular portico adjoining

enclosing steps, massive Ionic columns and paterae frieze.

Balustrade with blank panels continued over portico and

recessed flanks. Semi-circular arched doorway, decorative

fanlight and panelled double doors. Boldly advanced,

pedimented, 3-bay, flanking pavilions. Arched recess at

centres, each enclosing tripartite window and 12-pane sash

window above. Dentil cornice.

S ELEVATION TO HIGH STREET: 2-storey 7-bay centre, set back

with advanced 3 central bays with arched recess enclosing

window and blind balustrade. Fluted and paterae frieze,

balustrade and parapet raised at centre, supporting winged

sphinx figure. Advanced, pedimented 3-bays at ends; ground

floor windows of W bays heightened.

E ELEVATION: altered for military accommodation; hollow well

behind full-height archway at centre bridged by balconies

with iron railings.

INTERIOR: little of original remaining. Dentilled

plasterwork; dado rail, classical timber fireplace in hall.

Stone stair; cast-iron balustrade and wooden rail.

Statement of Special Interest

Original commission by Captain James Fall MP, Merchant Prince of Dunbar. Sold by Robert Fall in 1788 for financial reasons to James, 8th Earl of Lauderdale. 1792 plans drawn after Adam's death; probably designed by his office. Substantial extension and alterations: street front closed and flight of steps removed. 1859 taken by the Government for the Haddingtonshire Militia. Sited by Castle Park, where additional barracks were built in 1911. Lauderdale House was used as army accommodation during the First World War. Late example of siting of large mansion in a town.

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