Cunningham–Graham Close
Cunningham–Graham Close is an historic building in the centre of Perth, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. Located at 13–17 High Street, it is a Category B listed building, built in 1699.[1] It is the oldest continually inhabited building in the city,[2] and one of the few remaining that pre-date the Georgian new town remodelling of the city centre.[3]
| Cunningham–Graham Close | |
|---|---|
 The close in the mid-19th century | |
| Location | 13–17 High Street Perth Perth and Kinross Scotland |
| Coordinates | 56.3969195°N 3.4267028°W |
| Built | 1699 |
Listed Building – Category B | |
| Designated | 20 May 1965 |
| Reference no. | LB39462 |
  Shown in Perth | |
A monogram with the carving "RG, EC" and its year of construction is located above the entrance to the close. These initials refer to Robert Graham and Elspeth Cunningham, for whom the building is named.[1]
The building is three storeys and an attic.[1]
In 2016, a project that renovated the property won the biennial Perth Civic Trust Award.[4][3]
References
- High Street 13-19 (N. Side) (Odd Numbers) – Historic Environment Scotland
- Civic History of Perth from Medieval Times – Perth Civic Trust
- Perth City Heritage Fund – Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust
- "Historic Perth property project nets award" – The Courier, 22 July 2016
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