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 but it is not possible to enter due to health and safety concerns. 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 a project to restore the building is in its early stages.
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:
- B - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; solution agreed but not yet implemented
- Previous Priority:
- C
- Ownership:
- Commercial company
- Designation:
- Listed Building grade II*, CA
Contact Details
Simon Hickman 0117 975 0717
