THE OLD POLICE STATION

List Entry Summary

This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.

Name: THE OLD POLICE STATION

List entry Number: 1104931

Location

THE OLD POLICE STATION, BRIDGE STREET

The building may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.

County:

District: Halton

District Type: Unitary Authority

Parish:

National Park: Not applicable to this List entry.

Grade: II

Date first listed: 31-Oct-1983

Date of most recent amendment: Not applicable to this List entry.

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Legacy System: LBS

UID: 56022

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History

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Details

SJ 58 SW FORMER RUNCORN U.D. BRIDGE STREET (North Side)

5/65 The Old Police Station

II

Former Police Station and Court of Petty Sessions now a Job Creation Centre. 1831 with additions in 1859. Red sandstone facade but mainly in brick with slate roof. 2 storey 4 bays facade with the earlier three bays east set forward. These have entrance flanked by full height Ionic pilasters carrying frieze and modillion pediment. Full rustications up to first floor level, moulded string course. Windows are sashes, those at first floor level with cornices carried on consoles. Modillion cornice with solid parapet, this supports upstand with shaped base and pediment holding clock. left hand bay has twin Ionic pilasters flanking a door with stone carved archi- traves and flat moulded head supported on consoles. Modillion cornice with balustrade parapet. Hipped roof. Red brick addition 1897 and interior of no interest.

Listing NGR: SJ5149583070

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National Grid Reference: SJ 51495 83070

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