The Mechanics Institute, Emlyn Square - Swindon (UA)
Mechanics Institute, 1853-5; now vacant. Outstanding example at heart of railway village. The council served an Urgent Works Notice on the owner in 2009 and implemented works in 2010 to secure the building. The shell of the building has been stabilised. Forward Swindon are looking to find a sustainable future for the building.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name: THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE
- Heritage Category: Listed Building grade II*
- List Entry Number: 1198947
- Local Planning Authority: Swindon (UA)
- Site Type: Education > Institute
Location
- Building Name: The Mechanics Institute
- Street Name: Emlyn Square
- Unitary Authority: Swindon (UA)
- Parliamentary Constituency: South Swindon
- Region: South West
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type: Building or structure
- Condition: Poor
- Occupancy / Use: Vacant/not in use
- Priority: C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority: C
- Ownership: Commercial company
- Designation: Listed Building grade II*, CA
Contact Details
John Ette 0117 975 0687
Next steps
Read more about this historic site on the National Heritage List for England