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 Totternhoe stone, is subject to complex structural movement and dampness issues. Excess surface water remains a significant agent of decay undermining the Totternhoe stone foundations and front wall causing further instability. Historic England High Street Heritage Action Grant awarded and Priory House will be repaired as part of this scheme.
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:
- B - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; solution agreed but not yet implemented
- Previous Priority:
- A
- Ownership:
- Local authority
- Designation:
- Listed Building grade II*, CA
Contact Details
Trudi Hughes 01223 582739