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Basic Site Details

Dundee Court House and Bridewell
Dundee
A Listed
Scotland
Prison at rear demolished and replaced by Dundee Corporation Transport Department Garage c.1933 (see separate entry). New police headquarters now stands on site. Governor's house demolished for road widening c.1965. The Sheriff Court and old Police Office survive.

Alternative Names

The following alternative names are associated with this building/design:

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NameCurrent NameNotes
Dundee Sheriff CourthouseNo
Dundee PrisonNo

Building Type Classification

The building is classified under the following categories:

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ClassificationOriginal ClassificationNotes
CourthouseNot Known

Street Addresses

The following street addresses are associated with this building:

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AddressCurrent AddressNotes
West Bell StreetYes
Lochee RoadYes
6 Bell Street

Events

The following date-based events are associated with this building:

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Event TypeFromToNotes
1833Competition
Competition announced1833/03/291833/04/05
18411843Completion and extension of prison. Contracts advertised for new wing and drying house
1863Sheriff Court built
1877Alterations to prison
Restoration19781980Adaptation of existing classical facade of Sheriff Court to conceal damage by street widening. Adaptation and repairs to main court room etc. Flat-roofedblock for district council built behind pavilion facade.
Addition19941996Addition of courtroom behind 1830s screen wall.
Won award or awards1996aFor the work 1994-6 by Nicoll Russell.

People

Design and Construction

The following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column.

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PersonPartnership GroupRoleFromToNotes
David Mackenzie IG1833Unsuccessful competition design (George Angus selected)
George AngusA1833Won competition to secure job.
James BlackDArchitect1833Awarded third prize
James BrewsterHArchitect1833Competition design - unsuccessful
Robert BlackJArchitect1833Awarded second prize
William ScottB18411843Completed prison to Angus\'s designs n- including new wing and drying house
William ScottC18611863Built Sheriff Court: façade to Angus\'s designs of 1833, but interior replanned
Charles George Hood KinnearD1877Alterations to prison
John Dick PeddieD1877Alterations to prison
Peddie & KinnearD1877Alterations to prison
Gauldie Wright & PartnersDArchitectural practice19781980Adaptation of existing classical facade of Sheriff Court to conceal damage by street widening. Adaptation and repairs to main court room etc. Flat-roofedblock for district council built behind pavilion facade.
William Allan CairnsDArchitect1978Adaptation of existing classical facade of Sheriff Court to conceal damage by street widening. Adaptation and repairs to main court room etc. Flat-roofedblock for district council built behind pavilion facade. Partner in charge.
Andrew BaxterHArchitect19941996Addition of courtroom behind 1830s screen wall.
Andrew Strachan NicollHArchitect19941996Addition of courtroom behind 1830s screen wall.
Douglas W BinnieHArchitect19941996Addition of courtroom behind 1830s screen wall.

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References

Bibliographic References

The following books contain references to this building:

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AuthorYearTitlePartPublisherNotes
Allen, Nic (ed.)Scottish Architects in Conservationp36
Gifford, John2012The Buildings of Scotland: Angus and DundeeYalep115-6
McKean, Charles and Walker, David1993Dundee: An Illustrated Architectural GuideRevised EditionEdinburgh: RIASp55

Periodical References

The following periodicals contain references to this building:

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Periodical NameDateEditionPublisherNotes
Dundee Advertiser1833/08/09*
Dundee Advertiser1843/06/02*Advertisement for contractors for extensions. Also 9 June 1843.
Dundee Advertiser1833/03/29
Dundee Advertiser1833/04/05

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this building:

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SourceNameCat NumberItem NameNotes
Dundee UniversityDundee University ArchivesPlans Ref No GD Mus 100/1, P218and P218/6
Dundee City ArchivesDundee City ArchivesTown Council Minutes
Historic Environment ScotlandListed Buildings Register25631