Tolbooth
Location
Glasgow City Centre, Merchant City
Address
Glasgow Cross, Glasgow
Description
The Tolbooth Steeple is an imposing medieval landmark at Glasgow Cross, once the hub of the city of Glasgow. The steeple is all that remains of a much larger Tolbooth building which included a debtors prison as well as the town clerk's offices and the council hall. Built in 1636, the 126ft-high steeple is one of the most prominent landmarks in the area.
Work is now required to repair and preserve this important and historic city building. The scope of works involves structural repair to the base of the steeple, renewal of rain water goods and new lead parapets to the crown steeple, repointing and repair of defective stonework and new protective and interpretive measures to allow better public access.
Cost
£200,000
Current status
A condition survey has been completed and tenders are being prepared for fabric repair and consolidation works.
Timescale
Due to start on site January 2010 with completion by spring 2010.
Lead partner
Glasgow City Council Development and Regeneration Services
Other partners
Merchant City Initiative
Project team
TBC
Contact details
Ewan Curtis, Merchant City Initiative, 0141 552 6060, info@glasgowmerchantcity.net
Liz Davidson, Merchant City Initiative, 0141 552 6060, info@glasgowmerchantcity.net