3 Little Britain and Franklin House 2 Little Britain
3, Little Britain, London, EC1A 7BX
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1064628
- Date first listed:
- 10-Nov-1977
- List Entry Name:
- 3 Little Britain and Franklin House 2 Little Britain
- Statutory Address:
- 3, Little Britain, London, EC1A 7BX
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1064628
- Date first listed:
- 10-Nov-1977
- List Entry Name:
- 3 Little Britain and Franklin House 2 Little Britain
- Statutory Address 1:
- 3, Little Britain, London, EC1A 7BX
- Statutory Address 2:
- Franklin House, 2, Little Britain, London , EC1A 7BX
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- 3, Little Britain, London, EC1A 7BX
- Statutory Address:
- Franklin House, 2, Little Britain, London , EC1A 7BX
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Greater London Authority
- District:
- City and County of the City of London (London Borough)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ 32079 81513
Details
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 8 September 2025 to amend the name, address and description due to change in building use, and reformat the text to current standards
TQ 3281 NW
3/N/3
LITTLE BRITAIN EC1 (north side)
No 2, Franklin House and No 3
(Formerly listed as Nos 9 and 10, LITTLE BRITAIN)
II
Late C19. Former office building in 'Tudor' style. Four main storeys. Five bays. Grey brick and terracotta. Ground floor of painted terracotta (?) with entrances in outer bays beneath three-centred arches. The upper part is articulated with moulded shafts and string courses and has a band of diaper work with Tudor rose ornament above the second floor windows. The facade terminates with a central round-headed gable.
Listing NGR: TQ3207981513
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 199579
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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