Harris Institute, Avenham Lane - Preston
Institute by John Welch, built in 1846-9 as Preston Institution for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. Extended in 1883. Sandstone ashlar with slate roof. Plans to bring the building into educational use were unfortunately not taken forward, and the building remains vacant with no future use agreed. There is a risk that dry rot (which was previously eradicated) could re-establish as the building is unventilated and suffering from water ingress.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- HARRIS INSTITUTE
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1207231
- Local Planning Authority:
- Preston
- Site Type:
- Civil > Public building
Location
- Building Name:
- Harris Institute
- Street Name:
- Avenham Lane
- County:
- Lancashire
- District / Borough:
- Preston
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Preston
- Region:
- North 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:
- Charity (non-heritage)
- Designation:
- Listed Building grade II*, CA
Contact Details
Philippa Prior 0161 242 1446
