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From 31 March to 21 April 2025, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on a proposal to list Fairfield Annexe, which was built in 1956-57 as the Technical Offices of the Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Co.

Fairfield Annexe was designed by the renowned Glasgow-based firm of Frank Burnet and Boston and was built in a distinctive Modernist style that was popular during the mid 20^th century. Its massing, materials and scale compliment the adjoining building, which is listed at category A (LB33356) and was the headquarters of the company. The high level of design quality evident at Fairfield Annexe reflects the company’s ambition to make Fairfield the most modern and technically advanced shipyard and engine works in the UK.

Fairfield Annexe is a rare surviving example of Govan’s shipbuilding industry during the post-war period. Together with the associated Engine Works (ref: LB33357) and headquarters building (both listed category A), it is part of an outstanding architectural and historical group. They represent the core elements of what was an internationally significant shipbuilding yard and make an important contribution to the maritime heritage of Govan and Clydeside.

Through Citizen Space, we invited members of the public to tell us if they agreed with the proposed designation and if they had further comments to make. 

We consulted directly with the owners of the building and Glasgow City Council as the planning authority. 

Our selection guidance for designation and the policies we work to are published in the Designations Policy and Selection Guidance document.  

We received 15 comments at consultation, all of which supported the listing of the building. No issues were raised that brought into question the cultural significance of the site for designation. 

After considering the comments received during consultation, we have listed the building at category C, listed building ref: LB52654.  

We have published a Report on Handling for this case on the Heritage Portal. This can also be downloaded below:

• Report of Handling - Decision (PDF)

From 17^th March to 7^th April 2025, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on our proposal to designate St Mungo’s Pit.

The site is a nationally important monument that was found to meet our criteria for designation. St Mungo’s Pit is a moated coal shaft dating from the 16^th to 17^th centuries that makes a significant contribution to our understanding or appreciation of the mining heritage of Scotland.

Further details can be accessed on our Heritage Portal: St Mungo’s – Designation.

We received 2 responses, both in favour of designating St Mungo’s as a scheduled monument.  

The Report of Handling on our Heritage Portal (linked above) provides also notes this. Comments included: 

• “This is an early point on our addiction to coal and should be more important in our national story.”

After considering the comments received during the consultation, we have now scheduled St Mungo’s Pit.

Download the Report of Handling from our Heritage Portal: St Mungo’s – Designation.

From 17^th March to 7^th April 2025, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on our proposal to designate The Moat Pit.

The site is a nationally important monument that was found to meet our criteria for designation. The Moat Pit is a moated coal shaft dating from the 16^th to 17^th centuries that makes a significant contribution to our understanding or appreciation of the mining heritage of Scotland.

Further details can be accessed on our Heritage Portal: The Moat Pit – Designation.

We received no responses to the consultation. 

We have now scheduled The Moat Pit.

Download the Report of Handling from our Heritage Portal: The Moat Pit Designation.