Thomson's House
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| Thomson's House | |
|---|---|
 Thomsoun's House from south aspect. | |
| Location | 2-4 Bank Street, Inverkeithing |
| Coordinates | 56°01′52″N 3°23′49″W / 56.03098°N 3.39698°W |
| Built | 1617 |
| 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 |
  Shown in Fife | |
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.
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]
