The Mechanics Institute, Emlyn Square, Central Swindon South - Swindon (UA)
Mechanics Institute, 1853-5; now vacant. Outstanding example at heart of railway village. The shell of the building has been stabilised and managed internal access is once again possible. The "Railway Village", of which the Mechanics forms the centrepiece, is now a Historic England Heritage Action Zone. An options appraisal for the future use of the building has now been completed and survey works to inform a project to restore the building are in progress.
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)
- Parish:
- Central Swindon South
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- South Swindon
- Region:
- South West
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- Occupancy / Use:
- Vacant/not in use
- Priority:
- B - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; solution agreed but not yet implemented
- Previous Priority:
- B
- Ownership:
- Commercial company
- Designation:
- Listed Building grade II*, CA
Contact Details
Simon Hickman 0117 975 0717
