THE OLD POLICE STATION
Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1104931
- Date first listed:
- 31-Oct-1983
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD POLICE STATION, BRIDGE STREET
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Location
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD POLICE STATION, BRIDGE STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Halton (Unitary Authority)
- National Grid Reference:
- SJ 51495 83070
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
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 56022
- 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.
End of official listing
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