Priory House (Council Offices), High Street south, Dunstable - Central Bedfordshire (UA)
C18 house on site of Priory guesthouse with C13 medieval undercroft and some pre-Georgian cellars. The undercroft, built in clunch, is subject to complex structural movement and dampness issues. Dunstable Town Council accepted an Historic England Heritage at Risk grant in 2016 for a detailed study to examine condition and find solutions. Awaiting final report from environmental specialist and outcome of other grant processes. Excess surface water a significant agent of decay undermining the clunch foundations and front wall, causing further instability. Active and on-going project.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- PRIORY HOUSE (COUNCIL OFFICES)
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1114593
- Local Planning Authority:
- Central Bedfordshire (UA)
- Site Type:
- Civil > Public building
Location
- Building Name:
- Priory House (Council Offices)
- Unitary Authority:
- Central Bedfordshire (UA)
- Parish:
- Dunstable
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- South West Bedfordshire
- Region:
- East of England
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Very bad
- Occupancy / Use:
- Occupied/in use
- Priority:
- A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- B
- Ownership:
- Local authority
- Designation:
- Listed Building grade II*, CA