Provand's Lordship
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Provand's Lordship, the oldest house in Glasgow and one of only four surviving medieval buildings in the city. Built in 1471, it stands as a direct contemporary to the nearby Glasgow Cathedral, providing a rare…
Listen in the app215th Century Construction — Medieval Masonry
Provand's Lordship is a masterclass in 15th-century Scottish residential construction. Built in 1471, the house utilizes thick, load-bearing stone walls designed to provide both defense and insulation. …
Listen in the app3Life in Medieval Glasgow — Domestic Realities
Entering Provand's Lordship is like stepping into a different temporal reality. The interior has been meticulously furnished with 17th-century furniture, much of it donated by the Burrell Collection, to reflect the house's long…
Listen in the app4The Tontine Heads — Relics of the Tobacco Lords
In the garden at the rear of Provand's Lordship, you will find some of Glasgow's most peculiar historical relics: the Tontine Heads. These grotesque stone faces were originally part of the Tontine Building, a social hub for the…
Listen in the app5St Nicholas Garden — A Medieval Oasis
The garden at Provand's Lordship, known as St. Nicholas Garden, is a modern reconstruction of a traditional medieval medicinal garden. …
Listen in the app6Preservation History — Saving Glasgow's Soul
The fact that Provand's Lordship still stands is a testament to the early conservation movement in Glasgow. By the late 19th century, the area around the Cathedral had become a densely packed slum, and many of the older buildings…
Listen in the app7Comparison with Cathedral — The Religious District
To truly understand Provand's Lordship, one must view it in relation to Glasgow Cathedral, which sits just across the square. While the Cathedral represents the grand, public architecture of the church, the Lordship represents…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of Provand's Lordship, we step back from the year 1471 and return to the modern city. This house is a remarkable survivor, a quiet stone sentinel that has witnessed the transformation of Glasgow from a…
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What is Provand's Lordship?
Provand's Lordship is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 55.8609, -4.2384 |
| Last updated |
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