Thomson's House
| Thomson's House | |
|---|---|
 Thomsoun's House from south aspect. | |
  Shown in Fife | |
| 56°01′52″N 3°23′49″W / 56.03098°N 3.39698°W | |
| Location | 2-4 Bank Street, Inverkeithing |
| History | |
| Built | 1617 |
| Site notes | |
| Restored by | Peter J. Findlay |
Listed Building – Category A | |
Official name | 2, 4 Bank Street, Thomson's House |
| Designated | 11/12/1972 |
| Reference no. | LB35090 |
Thomson's House, built in 1617, is a traditional burgh town house located on Bank Street, Inverkeithing in Fife, Scotland. A pre-eminent and example of its type, the house is category A listed by Historic Scotland.
History
[edit]Thomson's House, which dates from 1617, was built for John Thomson and his wife Bessie, as indicated by a stone lintel above the entrance showing the initials IT and BT, as well as a merchant's mark and an inscription of psalm 127.[1][2]
This house was restored between 1964 and 1966 by former owner Peter J. Findlay. This included an extension to the south of the property around 1966, replacing a gap which was formerly the site of the Old Music Hall (built around 1859 and burned in 1957).[1][2]
In December 1972, the house was granted grade A listing by Historic Scotland. Their statement of special interest for Thomson's House indicates: "[the house] is the best-preserved example of 17th century domestic burgh architecture in Inverkeithing and is a pre-eminent example of its type, similar to some of the best buildings in Culross".[1][2]
Architecture
[edit]Thomson's House is a traditional 17th-century burgh town house. The house is three storeys, with a three-stage corbelled cap-house stair tower to the south west corner of the property.[1][2]
The house features vibrant mustard yellow lime harling to the outside.[3]
The front features a carved over-door pediment and window lintel panel. Partially faded, the pediment reads: 'IT BT / EXCEPT THE / LORD BVLD [sic] THE HOVS THEY / LABOVR IN VAINE THAT BVILD/ IT. PSALM –- –17'.[4][5]
Gallery
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Thomsoun's House with previous white lime render.
Carved stone lintel, first floor
Carved stone lintel with IT and BT initials, above front door (1617).
Thomson's House within Bank Street, Inverkeithing.
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 "2, 4 BANK STREET, THOMSON'S HOUSE (LB35090)". portal.historicenvironment.scot. Archived from the original on 2024-11-30. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
- 1 2 3 4 Stuff, Good. "Thomson's Lodging, 2-4 Bank Street, Inverkeithing, Inverkeithing, Fife". britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
- ↑ Network, Heritage Trust (2024-02-05). "Exploring Inverkeithing's A-listed Trail". Heritage Network. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
- ↑ "Inverkeithing, 2-4 Bank Stree... | Place | trove.scot". www.trove.scot. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
- ↑ "Pedimented doorway | Archive | trove.scot". www.trove.scot. Retrieved 2025-10-22.