Main North Block, East Block, West Block, St Bartholomew's Hospital
MAIN NORTH BLOCK, EAST BLOCK, WEST BLOCK, ST BARTHOLOMEW'S HOSPITAL, WEST SMITHFIELD EC1
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1079116
- Date first listed:
- 04-Jan-1950
- List Entry Name:
- Main North Block, East Block, West Block, St Bartholomew's Hospital
- Statutory Address:
- MAIN NORTH BLOCK, EAST BLOCK, WEST BLOCK, ST BARTHOLOMEW'S HOSPITAL, WEST SMITHFIELD EC1
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1079116
- Date first listed:
- 04-Jan-1950
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 10-Nov-1977
- List Entry Name:
- Main North Block, East Block, West Block, St Bartholomew's Hospital
- Statutory Address 1:
- MAIN NORTH BLOCK, EAST BLOCK, WEST BLOCK, ST BARTHOLOMEW'S HOSPITAL, WEST SMITHFIELD EC1
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:
- MAIN NORTH BLOCK, EAST BLOCK, WEST BLOCK, ST BARTHOLOMEW'S HOSPITAL, WEST SMITHFIELD EC1
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 31892 81574
Details
This List entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 06/06/2017
TQ 3181 NE 2/22,
TQ 3181 NE 2/22A,
TQ 3181 NE 2/22B
WEST SMITHFIELD EC1
St Bartholomew's Hospital,
Main north block (Formerly listed as Great Hall etc), East block, West block.
04.01.50.
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1750 to 59 by James Gibbs. Formal composition round three sides of courtyard. Refaced
with Portland stone in C19. 3 storeys plus basement and slated mansard. Quoins,
bands, dressings to windows, modillion cornice and crowning balustrade. Central
3 bays rusticated with arched entrance and carriageway through main block which
has short, 3 window wings, and good area railings. Interior of north block contains
good timber staircase with important wall painting by W Hogarth. Also very fine
hall, with enriched plaster work etc. Interiors of east and west wing contain
original staircases and other fittings.
Listing NGR: TQ3189781580
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 199821
- 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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