Bath Street: No 9

Details

Deposited Plan Number:no data
Date:1839
Plans Register:no data
Street:Bath Street
Property Name / Number:No 9, Huddersfield Hall of Science
Area:Town Centre, HD1 5BQ
District:Kirklees
Town:Huddersfield
Grid Reference:SE1429117152
Building Project:No 9
Type:New Building - public
Applicant:no data
Applicant Address:no data
Architect:no data
Architect Address:no data
Status of Project:no data
Contractor:no data
Contractor Address:no data
Work Commenced:no data
Work Completed:no data
Occupants:no data
Subsequent Alterations / History:Existing, Grade II Listed (29 September 1978)
English Heritage Listing:1134411 — listed on 29 September 1978 (old ID: 339494)
Location of Archives:no data
Buildings of Huddersfield ID:3631

Additional Information

1839. Originally called the Huddersfield Hall of Science. The foundation stone was laid by Robert Owne. Later used as the meeting place of the local chartists led by Feargus O'Connor. York stone, the facade dressed, the returns random-coursed rubble; 3 stories (formerly 2 stories but Hall divided horizontally without affecting fenestration); central pedimented block slightly advanced;

5 sash windows with glazing bars, the central with arched head, plain architrave, extrados and keystone; plain rectangular panel the pediment with apron-pieces and defaced inscription; central doorway at 1st floor level with plain architraves, slight cornice hood, rectangular barred fanlight and 6-panelled door; stone steps and later wrought iron handrails; ground floor has 2 plain doorways with panelled doors and fanlights; string course; blocking course, parapet and moulded cornice; slates.

(Extract from English Heritage listed buildings service, record number 339494) http://lbonline.english-heritage.org.uk/BuildingDetailsForm.aspx?id=339494&search=y

Location

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