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Falcon Cliff Terrace House, Douglas

Archaeology

Falcon Cliff Terrace consists of a row of four terraced properties which are slate roofed, with rough cast cement over masonry walls all round. The wooden windows are of large rectangular proportion, with modular treatment of opening sizes including dormers in roof.  Entrances are emphasised by flat roofed porches extending to adjacent bay window. Stairs are expressed in the facade elevation which relies entirely on solid/void relationships for visual impact, having no decorative features as such. No interior inspections have been made. Although the building visually appear to be in reasonable repair there is evidence that deterioration could occur. In such instances the occupants would not be likely to have the resources or the 'group responsibility' to expend the extra money that might be required to perform repairs 'in the spirit of preservation. The design, by an internationally renowned architect, is significant in providing a solution for terrace housing which is well ahead of its time.

Douglas, Falcon Cliff Terrace

Connections

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  • Parish: Douglas
  • Sheading: Middle
  • Grid Ref: SC3846077090

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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